2020 Map of White Ridge

About this map

Sierra Lucero and Mesa Lucero anchor this arid New Mexico landscape, marking a transition of high-desert plateaus and significant escarpments. The terrain is defined by its water-management features, where numerous artificial catchments like Willie Tank, Denison Tank, and Click Tank supplement natural water sources such as Lucero Spring and Lower Water Spring. This network of tanks illustrates the historical reliance on seasonal water storage for livestock in an environment where drainage is dominated by ephemeral channels like Arroyo Lucero and Arroyo Comanche. The boundary between Cibola and Valencia counties bisects the quadrangle, which is traversed in the northwest by Indian Svc Rte 54. Rising above the surrounding flats, White Ridge and Mesa Carrizo provide distinct topographical landmarks within this traditional ranching and grazing corridor.