2017 Map of Puerto De Los Cavadores

About this map

Sierra Lucero dominates the central vertical axis of this high-desert landscape on the border of Cibola and Socorro counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Puerto de los Cavadores and Puerto de Bartolo Pino, which serve as natural gaps or passes through the mountainous ridges. Ranching infrastructure is evident through a network of named water catchments such as Crowder Tank, Ten Tank, and Torres Tank, essential for livestock in this arid environment. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the flat-topped Mesa de la Cienaga, which overlooks the deep incision of Cañon de la Cienaga. These geographic labels reflect a long history of Spanish-influenced land use and navigation across the rugged breaks of the New Mexico interior.