2010 Map of Mecate Meadow

About this map

McCord Place serves as a lone human waypoint in this high-desert landscape of Cibola County, where survival depends on a network of remote water infrastructure. The terrain is marked by deep incisions such as Rincon Hondo and Brazo Canyon, which frame the open expanse of Mecate Meadow. A notable reliance on groundwater is evident through the density of named wind-powered wells, including the Knoblock Windmill and the aptly named Last Chance Windmill. These features, along with several water tanks like Summers Tank and Horse Pasture Tank, illustrate the pastoral economy of the region. Transportation is defined by Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, specifically Indian Service Route 213 and Indian Service Route 21, which provide the primary access through this arid ranching territory.