2023 Map of El Morro Ranch SE

About this map

Salado Creek cuts an east-west path across this high plains ranching landscape, defining the local hydrology and guiding the placement of the few thoroughfares that traverse this portion of New Mexico. The boundary between Guadalupe and De Baca counties divides the northern third of the sheet, where cattle trails and modern local connectors like Sacaton Rd and Lonesome Rd provide access to the expansive terrain. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a contemporary snapshot of a sparsely settled region where the road network remains centered on names like Packhorse Rd and Rock Lake Rd, reflecting the utilitarian and enduring nature of the local ranching infrastructure.