2023 Map of Gran Quivira

About this map

Gran Quivira anchors the southern landscape of this high-desert region, situated at the intersection of the Torrance and Socorro county lines. This area is defined by the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, preserving significant ancestral sites amidst a complex terrain of basins and ridges. The topography rises from Gooch Flats toward the prominent Mesa de los Jumanos, while the broad Liberty Valley and Atkinson Flats suggest the open character of the central New Mexico plains. Sparse water resources are noted by ephemeral features like Espinosa Lake, Wyatt Lake, and Haygood Tank, which are critical landmarks in this arid environment. A network of county roads, including Co RD b031 and the Salinas Pueblo Rd, provides modern access to these ancient cultural grounds and the surrounding ranching landscape.