2020 Map of Rincon Hondo

About this map

Santa Rita Mesa dominates the southern portion of this high-desert landscape in Cibola County, where the topography is defined by dramatic elevation changes and a network of deep drainage systems. The area is marked by substantial geographic features like Rincon Hondo and Provenger Rincon, which reflect the erosion patterns characteristic of the New Mexico interior. Water sources are scarce but critical, appearing as isolated points such as Jaralosa Spring, Zuni Spring, and Canyon Springs. These features, along with man-made catchments like Cabin Tank and Perry Lake, illustrate the vital infrastructure required for ranching or land management in this arid environment. The map provides a clear picture of the land's transition from open draws like Jaralosa Draw to the steep walls of Zuni Canyon and Rincon Hondo Canyon.