2020 Map of Apache Mesa

About this map

Apache Mesa dominates the central topography of this Rio Arriba County landscape, rising between the drainage of Boulder Cr and the eastern edge of the El Vado Reservoir. The southwestern corner of the sheet is characterized by a series of distinct basins, including Stinking Lake and Hayden Lake, while Stone Lake sits tucked into the western canyons. This 2020 survey documents the modern road network navigating the difficult terrain, including rural routes like Co RD 322 and named local passages such as Piñon Ridge and Juniper Ln near the reservoir. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management and natural drainage systems of northern New Mexico, from the depths of Pump House Canyon to the wide expanse of the reservoir near La Puerta Grande.