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2013 Map of Headcut Reservoir

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Headcut Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Headcut Reservoir and the surrounding drainage of Arroyo Piedra Lumbre define this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas, including the prominent La Ventana Mesa and the expansive Mesa San Luis to the southeast. Water sources in this arid environment are sparse, marked by the Piedra Lumbre Spring, Zambármo Lake, and livestock-supporting features like Padilla Tank.

Deeply carved features such as Cañon Medio and Jones Canyon reveal a geography shaped by seasonal runoff. To the south, the Deadman Peaks and Cerros Colorados rise above the basin, providing distinct landmarks for navigators and historians tracing early land use. This area remains largely open and undeveloped, reflecting the long-standing ranching and natural resource patterns of northwestern New Mexico.