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2010 Map of North Pasture

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of North Pasture
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

El Malpais National Monument defines this portion of Cibola County, where volcanic history meets the high desert floor. The landscape is characterized by its stark geology, featuring the expansive lava flows of The Malpais and the prominent volcanic terrain of Cebollita Mesa. Water management in this arid environment is documented through several isolated landmarks, including the Malpais Windmill, East Windmill, and Henson Number 2 Windmill, which support the namesake North Pasture and surrounding ranching activities.

Travelers in 2010 followed Highway 117 as it wound through The Narrows, passing beneath the geological landmark of the La Ventana Natural Arch. This corridor provides the primary access to the rugged canyons and natural features like Hole-in-the-Wall, where the drainage of Cebolla Creek and the depths of Cebolla Canyon cut through the plateau. The map captures a moment in the modern management of this protected wilderness, documenting the essential water sources and terrain features that define the region's geography.