2017 Map of Montesito Creek

About this map

Montesito Creek carves a winding path through this high plains landscape on the border of Harding and Quay counties. The terrain is defined by its critical water sources, including numerous named tanks and springs such as Alamosa Spring and Vigil Spring, which supported the region's ranching economy. In the southeastern corner, the landscape opens into the northern reaches of the Ute Reservoir, a significant modern waterway that contrasts with the seasonal drainage of Romero Draw. For local historians, the presence of the Alamosa Cem and Vigil Cem provides clear markers of the families who settled this area. These small burial grounds, along with family-named features like Tobias Spring and Molina Spring, serve as tangible links to the early homesteading and livestock heritage of this part of New Mexico.