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2013 Map of Ojito Spring

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ojito Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Marquez Ranch and the isolated settlement at Los Posos anchor this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and dramatic geological features. The topography is dominated by the broad Rio Salado and the elevated plateaus of Cucho Mesa and Bernalillito Mesa. These landforms dictate the passage of water through systems like Arroyo Bernalillito and Arroyo Cucho, while smaller seasonal water sources such as Ojito Spring, Ojito Tank, and Peñasco Tank highlight the critical role of water management for local ranching operations.

Remote transportation routes like Ridge Road 113 traverse the terrain, connecting disparate points across the Public Land Survey System grids. The map reveals a landscape where historical land use is etched into the earth through named washes and arroyos, including Marquez Wash and Cuchilla Arroyo. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of natural drainage patterns and the enduring ranching culture of northern New Mexico.