2010 Map of South Butte

About this map

Casa Blanca Mesa and the surrounding high desert of Cibola County are defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and remote settlements. The 2010 landscape shows the significant role of the Indian Service infrastructure, with Indian Service Route 492 and Indian Service Route 491 providing the primary access through this arid terrain. Notable water sources such as Alamo Spring and Turquois Spring indicate the essential points of hydration for the region's inhabitants and livestock. The presence of Casp-Druma near the Casp-Druma Dam and the curiously named Crackpot Mine suggest a history of localized resource management and small-scale industry. The map captures a transition between named buttes like North Butte and Petoch Butte, and drainage systems such as Rio Gypsum and the Big Sandy Wash, illustrating the geologic character of the Acoma area.