2013 Map of The Volcanoes

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Petroglyph National Monument dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, protecting the volcanic basalt escarpment and its significant cultural heritage. The western high desert is defined by the prominent cones of The Volcanoes, including named peaks like Vulcan and Cinder. This area on the outskirts of Albuquerque shows a transition from the structured street grid of Southern Blvd SW in the north to the open range and drainage systems of the south. A complex network of arroyos, such as Arroyo de las Calabacillas and North Boca Negra Arroyo, carves through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns toward the Rio Grande valley. Local infrastructure is represented by the Double Eagle II Airport, while scattered ranching interests like Black Ranch and Volcano Ranch speak to the region's rural character prior to the encroachment of suburban expansion.