2013 Map of Bull Canyon

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest lands dominate the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape, where deep drainages like Piedra Lumbre Canyon and Arroyo Salado carve through the terrain. The presence of San Miguelito Cem and Ojo de la Vaca Cem highlights the enduring cultural footprint of the region, anchored by the long-established San Cristobal Ranch and the nearby Pueblo San Cristobal. This 2013 survey records a network of vital water sources including the Ojo de la Vaca and Ojo Abajeños, as well as numerous windmills and tanks like the Piedra Lumbre Windmill and Isaque Tank that support ranching operations in this arid environment. The map shows the transition from the timbered heights of Pine Mesa down through Bull Canyon and Bobcat Canyon, revealing a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and centuries of human habitation and land use.