2013 Map of Mecate Meadow

About this map

McCord Place serves as a central reference point in this high-desert landscape of Cibola County, where the management of water is the primary footprint on the land. The presence of numerous named water sources, such as Red Lakes N Tanks and Cactus Lakes, alongside a network of family-named pumping stations including Knoblock Windmill, Mirabal Windmill, and Dunn Windmill, highlights the critical role of livestock ranching in this region. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems like Blue Water Cr and deep cuts such as Brazo Canyon and Gibson Canyon. Access to this remote area is facilitated by Indian Service Route 214, which cuts across the northern reaches near Cactus Point. The namesake Mecate Meadow sits tucked between the canyons, illustrating the pocketed grazing lands that have supported local operations for generations.