2017 Map of Sierra De La Cruz

About this map

Cañoncito Colorado sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, a lone named settlement marker in a terrain defined by complex drainage systems and volcanic landforms. The central rise of Sierra de la Cruz commands the center of the sheet, surrounded by an intricate network of desert washes such as Arroyo Milagro and the Arroyo de Alamillo. Significant water features like Cibola Spring and man-made catchments like Donuts Tank and Valle de Adrian Tank indicate the vital importance of water management in this high-desert environment. To the northeast, the elevation transitions into the prominent Black Mesa and the depths of Palo Duro Canyon, while the western portion is partitioned by several established military or range routes, including WSMR S Route 3802 and WSMR S Route 5, reflecting modern land use in this part of Socorro County.