2023 Map of Picture Rock

About this map

Cerrillos and the nearby historic mining district define this high-desert landscape south of Santa Fe. The settlement, also identified as Los Cerrillos, sits near the banks of Galisteo Creek, where the local topography transitions into the Cerrillos Hills and peaks like Mount Chalchihuitl. Genealogists will find interest in the distinct Cerrillos Catholic Cem and Cerrillos Protestant Cem located on the western edge of town. The area's complex drainage network is clearly visible through features like San Marcos Arroyo and Gallina Arroyo, which flow toward the Cerrillos Reservoir. Northward, the settlement of Picture Rock and the unique geological formation of the Garden of the Gods offer insight into the local character of the terrain. The map also documents numerous family-named roads and trails like Bonanza Creek Rd, hinting at the region's long history of mineral exploration and ranching.