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2020 Map of North Pasture

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

El Malpais National Monument preserves a stark volcanic landscape in Cibola County, where the high desert terrain transitions into the striking elevation of Cebollita Mesa. The modern infrastructure of El Malpais Road cuts through the valley, providing access to landmarks like the dramatic La Ventana Natural Arch and the restricted passage known as The Narrows.

Ephemeral water sources such as North Pasture Tank and the seasonal Cebolla Cr reveal the challenges of land use in this arid region, which includes the eponymous North Pasture. Canyons such as Cebolla Canyon and Lobo Canyon define the southern and eastern edges of the quadrangle, while the curiously named Hole-In-The-Wall marks the western reach. Hikers can trace the Narrow Rim Trail as it follows the precipitous edge of the mesa, overlooking the lava flows and sandstone bluffs that characterize this part of New Mexico.