2020 Map of Progresso

About this map

Progresso occupies a high-desert landscape in Torrance County, centered around a small settlement and its associated Progresso Cem. The terrain is defined by the massive Mesa de los Jumanos, which drops off into a series of deep drainages including Bell Tank Canyon and Pueblo Blanco Canyon. This 2020 survey reveals a landscape geared toward cattle ranching and water management, with numerous named catchments like East Willard Tank, Wiltbank Tank, and Ruins Tank scattered across the high plains and canyon floors. A portion of the Cibola National Forest covers the central southern region, where the rugged topography of Martin Canyon cuts through the limestone and sandstone layers of the mesa. The road network, including Progresso Rd and several county routes, follows the natural contours of the land, providing access to this sparsely populated region of central New Mexico.