1967 Map of Quemado

Water sources define the settlement pattern here, with names like San Ignacio Spring, Rito Spring, and Nutria Spring marking critical points across the ranching and forest lands. The map traces the drainage systems of Rito Creek, Mangas Creek, and Escondido Creek as they carve through the mesa country. Industrial activity is represented by a small Gravel Pit and a Sewage Disposal Pond near the village, while the presence of Sweazea Lake and the Spring Tanque de Caballos highlights the seasonal reliance on surface water in this arid region of western New Mexico.