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2023 Map of North Pasture

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of North Pasture
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cebolla Wilderness and the West Malpais Wilderness meet in this high-desert landscape of New Mexico, where the transition from volcanic flows to dramatic mesas is clearly documented. The terrain is defined by massive sandstone and basalt formations, most notably Cebollita Mesa and the striking La Ventana Natural Arch in the northeast corner. Development is sparse, focused around the central North Pasture and the winding course of El Malpais Road.

Surface water is a critical and rare feature here, represented by Cebolla Creek and the localized North Pasture Tank. Hikers and land managers navigate this region via established routes like Hole In The Wall Trl and The Narrows Trl, which provide access through the deep cuts of Cebolla Canyon and Lobo Canyon. The map reveals a land preserved for its ecological and geological significance, largely untouched by industrial or residential expansion.