2013 Map of Arroyo Chijuillita

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, defining the drainage patterns of the western slope. The topography is dominated by the prominent Mesa Chijuilla and Mesa de Cuba, with the namesake Arroyo Chijuillita carving a path through the central valley. This 2013 survey illustrates the intersection of several administrative boundaries, including the southern edge of the Apache Indian Res and the western reaches of the Santa Fe National Forest. Human passage through these Badland Hills is marked by a network of specialized thoroughfares, such as Indian Service Route 22 and Chuilla Road 1101, which connect remote watering points like Champe Tank and Pine Spring. The map provides a precise record of these isolated landmarks and the complex terrain of the New Mexico backcountry.