2020 Map of Sierra De La Cruz

About this map

Sierra de la Cruz rises as the central landmark in this portion of Socorro County, anchoring a landscape defined by complex drainage networks and arid landforms. The terrain transitions from the high, flat profile of Black Mesa and the steep walls of Palo Duro Canyon in the northeast to a series of intricate arroyos and canyons. Significant water management for livestock or wildlife is evident through the placement of Dennis Tank and Valle de Adrian Tank, while natural water sources like Cibola Spring suggest historic points of importance in this dry environment. The mapping of Arroyo Milagro and Arroyo de Alamillo highlights the erosion patterns typical of the region. This modern survey also preserves family or local names associated with the topography, such as Cuesta de la McBride and the narrow passes of Cañoncito Colorado and Cañoncito de la Uva.