2002 Map of Arroyo Del Agua

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses much of this high-altitude landscape, where the Rio Puerco carves through the eastern terrain near the settlement of Arroyo del Agua. The map reveals a complex system of water management essential for this arid environment, evidenced by numerous tanks like the Mesa Alta Wildlife Trick Tank and La Cueva Tank. Local administrative and religious life is anchored by the Coyote Ranger Sta and the Santa Teresa Ch, reflecting the dual presence of federal land management and established community centers. The geography is defined by prominent mesas, including Mesa Alta, Mesa Montosa, and Mesa Poleo, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages such as Agua Sarca Creek and Salitral Creek. This survey captures a moment of modern land use where 4WD trails provide access to remote wildlife resources and ranching infrastructure like Ojo Corral within the protected bounds of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.