2023 Map of Arroyo Del Agua

About this map

Arroyo del Agua and the nearby settlement of Coyote anchor this high-elevation landscape in Rio Arriba County, where the desert floor meets the rising mesas of northern New Mexico. The geography is defined by a series of prominent plateaus, including Mesa Gurule, Mesa Poleo, and Mesa Montosa, which are dissected by deep canyons and seasonal drainage systems like Salitral Creek and the Rio Puerco. This area within the Santa Fe National Forest and the Chama River Canyon Wilderness shows a long-standing reliance on dispersed water sources, evidenced by numerous named springs such as Gurule Spring, Lino Spring, and Cordovas Spring, alongside man-made improvements like La Cueva Tank. The presence of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl and various forest routes indicates the area's modern role in recreation and resource management.