2013 Map of Progresso NE

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The Cibola National Forest defines the southwestern terrain of this quadrangle, where high-desert ranching and water management shape the landscape. Remote outposts and family-named landmarks are scattered across the plains and canyon country, including Gustins Ranch, Hobbs Ranch, and the Pound Ranch. These sites, along with isolated infrastructure like the Devaney Windmill and Beedle Windmill, illustrate the critical reliance on groundwater in this arid region of Torrance County. The topography is further marked by the Pueblo Blanco Canyon, which provides a natural break in the land south of NM-42. This road network, including several county routes like CO Road B083 and CO Road B082, serves as the primary connection between these disparate rural holdings, showing a land use pattern focused on large-scale grazing and resource protection within the national forest boundaries.