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1961 Map of Headcut Reservoir

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Headcut Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Deadman Peaks and the Cerros Colorados dominate the southern landscape of this Sandoval County terrain, which was documented in 1961 with revisions through the early 1980s. The map illustrates a high-altitude water management system critical for the arid environment, featuring Headcut Reservoir, Zambarmo Lake, and several distinct water sources like the Montoya Well and Padilla Tank. Notable environmental markers include locations such as Piedra Lumbre Spring and Spring, both labeled as polluted during the survey period.

The geological and topographical relief is clearly defined by the massive La Ventana Mesa and San Luis Mesa, which overlook a network of drainages including Arroyo Piedra Lumbre and Arroyo Baloon. Evidence of resource exploration is present through scattered Drill Hole markers, while the presence of named landmarks like Cerro Colorado provides essential orientation points for those studying the land use and natural features of this New Mexico region before the late 20th century.