2023 Map of Grants SE

About this map

El Malpais National Monument dominates the southwestern New Mexico landscape, preserving the volcanic terrain and ancient cultural pathways southeast of Grants. This modern survey illustrates the convergence of historic transportation routes and natural barriers, where Hst Rte 66 and Interstate 40 parallel the path of the Rio San Jose. The transition from the high desert floor to the prominent Las Ventanas Ridge defines the eastern portion of the quadrangle, while the long-distance Continental Divide National Scenic Trl winds through the volcanic landscape and along El Malpais Road. Smaller communities and historical markers such as San Rafael, Anzac Village, and the Rancho del Padre Spring offer localized points of interest for those tracing the development of Cibola County’s infrastructure near the base of Mount Taylor.