2010 Map of Puerto De Los Cavadores

About this map

Sierra Lucero dominates this high-altitude landscape of the Eastern Navajo Agency, punctuated by a series of named gaps or "puertos" that define the local passage through the terrain. Among these are Puerto de Bartolo Pino, Puerto de los Cavadores, and Puerto Vaquita, which serve as natural gateways between the upland mesas and deep drainage basins. The area's ranching heritage is anchored by the Spreen Ranch in the southeast, with water management for livestock clearly evidenced by a network of catchments including Crowder Tank, Torres Tank, and Cordova Tank. The topography is further shaped by significant watercourses like Chicken Mountain Draw and the Cañon de la Cienaga, which cuts through the Mesa de la Cienaga. These features reflect a traditional land-use pattern centered on the scarce water resources of the New Mexico interior.