2013 Map of Taylor Ranch

About this map

The high-desert terrain of northwestern Sandoval County is defined here by the broad San Isidro Valley and the intersecting drainages of the Arroyo Pelon and San Isidro Wash. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape of large-scale landholdings and ranching operations, marked by the presence of Taylor Ranch, Alexander Ranch, and Wood Ranch. The northeastern portion of the map is bordered by the Apache Indian Res, with Indian Service Route 37 providing access through the rugged topography. Geologic features like the Ceja Pelon Mesa and Mesa Penistaja dominate the southwestern quadrant, creating a complex series of benches and escarpments typical of this region's mesa-and-arroyo country. Local hydrology is represented by seasonal watercourses and the solitary Dry Spring, which likely served as a critical resource for early pastoral activities.