Final answer:
Waterman Ormsby described New Mexico as 'filled with miserable single-story, adobe homes,' reflecting a negative portrayal compared to other more advanced settlements in the region.
Step-by-step explanation:
Based on noted historical references made by early explorers and settlers, Waterman Ormsby's depiction of New Mexico would likely have been negative compared to their views of Pueblo settlements and the Aztec capital. The given choices suggest this perspective, as Ormsby is known for his travels and writings about the American West. Among the options provided, Ormsby described New Mexico as 'filled with miserable single-story, adobe homes' (Option C), which remarks on the simplicity and perhaps the comparative lack of flourish and complexity seen in other architectural achievements of more advanced settlements in the region. His description does not reflect the industriousness or intelligence of the people, nor does it directly compare the cleanliness of New Mexico to New York or Chicago.