2010 Map of Bar Y Ranch

About this map

Bar Y Ranch and Cowden Ranch define the settlement pattern of this rural San Miguel County landscape. The terrain is characterized by seasonal water sources and significant topographical shifts, most notably at Bar Y Dome and the deep passage of Box Canyon. Several small bodies of water, including Puertocito Lake, Sabino Lake, and Dry Lake, serve as critical landmarks in an area dominated by cattle ranching and open range. A network of unpaved transit routes, labeled as County Road 1A, County Road 1B, and County Road 1C, provides the primary infrastructure for the region. The drainage of Esteros Creek meanders through the central and southern portions of the map, illustrating the natural water management systems that sustain the ranching operations.