2013 Map of Arch Mesa

About this map

Piedra Lumbre sits within a complex geological landscape where the boundaries of Sandoval, Cibola, and Bernalillo counties converge. This 2013 survey of the Eastern Navajo Agency reveals a terrain defined by significant mesas and drainage patterns, including the prominent Arch Mesa and Herrera Mesa. Water resources are critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Hackberry Windmill, Meyer Windmill, and Jose Manuel Spring. The map documents a sparse transportation network consisting primarily of service roads like Indian Service Rd and Canoncito School Rd, which navigate the deep cuts of the Arroyo de Piedra Lumbre and Arroyo Zia. Notable landmarks like Standing Rock and Plate Mesa provide fixed points for navigation across the high desert plateaus.