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1961 Map of North Pasture

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of North Pasture
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Volcanic geology dominates the landscape shown in this 1961 survey, where the expanse of The Malpais flows across the western half of the quadrangle. This hardened lava field meets the vertical rise of Cebolleta Mesa at a dramatic passage known as The Narrows. Along this corridor, State Route 117 follows the drainage of Cebolla Creek through the North Pasture, providing a thin line of transit through the otherwise formidable terrain.

Remote infrastructure for ranching is scattered throughout the basin, including North Pasture Tank and named water sources such as East Windmill and the Henson No 2 Windmill. The eastern edge of the map identifies the Acoma Indian Reservation Acoma Purchase, where the topography transitions into deep cuts like Lobo Canyon and features the Natural Arch. Geologic curiosities like the Hole-In-The-Wall reveal the complex erosion patterns typical of this New Mexico high-desert environment.