2020 Map of Puerto De Los Cavadores

About this map

Sierra Lucero dominates the central topography of this New Mexico landscape, serving as a prominent north-south ridge that defines the local drainage patterns. This high ground is punctuated by critical mountain passes, most notably Puerto de los Cavadores and Puerto de Bartolo Pino, which likely served as established transit points through the highland terrain. The intersection of Cibola and Socorro counties bisects the quadrangle, highlighting the administrative boundaries in this arid region. Ranching and livestock management are evidenced by the distribution of water catchments like Crowder Tank, Torres Tank, and Ten Tank, which are vital for supporting activity across the high desert. To the south, the Mesa de la Cienaga and the deepening Cañon de la Cienaga illustrate the transition from broad mesa tops to sharp canyon relief, while names like Chicken Mountain Draw and Hippy Draw provide a sense of the local naming traditions.