2020 Map of Alamito

About this map

The settlement of Alamito sits at a crossroads in the northeastern reaches of New Mexico, where the plains give way to a deeply carved drainage network. The Canadian River cuts through the northeast corner of the map, forming dramatic loops at Upper Horseshoe Bend and Lower Horseshoe Bend along the Harding and Mora County line. Further south, the Mora River winds through the landscape, joined by numerous tributary canyons that define the local geography. These canyons, such as Cañon Medina, Cañon Leon, and Cañon de David, highlight a topography dictated by seasonal water flow and erosion. The name School Section Canyon indicates historical land use patterns tied to the Public Land Survey System, while smaller water features like Pozo Azul and El Ojito point to the critical importance of localized springs and seeps in this arid environment.