Loading map...

2020 Map of Huerfano Hill

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Huerfano Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Truth Or Consequences anchors the southeastern corner of this Sierra County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and livestock water infrastructure. The prominent Alamosa Creek cuts across the center of the quadrangle, flanked by numerous tributary canyons such as Questa Blanca Canyon and Pinosa Canyon. This 2020 survey reveals the modern ranching and community footprint through features like the Cuchillo Community Allotment Reservoir and several named water tanks, including Sixteen Tank and Huerfano Tank, which are essential for land management in this arid region.

Elevations rise toward landmarks like Huerfano Hill and the Sierras Mediano, while a grid of local ranch roads, including Cattleman Rd and Martin Ranch Rd, provides access across the rugged draws. The presence of the Mn Chavez Reservoir Number 1 and Holding Trap Tank Number 1 further underscores the historical and contemporary importance of water rights and grazing allotments in this part of New Mexico.