2017 Map of Puertecito

About this map

Rio Salado carves its way through the center of this high-desert landscape, defining the transition between the Cibola National Forest to the south and the mesa-topped terrain to the north. The small settlements of Alamo and Puertecito serve as the primary human centers, connected by a network of local routes like Co Rd 28 and Forest Rd 123. The topography is marked by distinct elevations such as White Peak and La Cruz Peak, which rise above the surrounding plateaus. To the north, Cottonwood Draw Mesa and Gag Mesa dominate the skyline, while drainage patterns are etched into the earth through Cottonwood Draw and Chavez Cr. Water sources, critical in this arid region, include the subterranean reach of Richard Spring and the seasonal flows through Abbe Spring Canyon and La Jara Canyon.