2010 Map of Burnt Mesa

About this map

Burnt Mesa anchors this landscape in northern San Juan County, where the high plateau is dissected by an intricate network of drainages. The Los Pinos River flows through the western portion of the area, feeding into the northern reaches of the Navajo Reservoir at the southern boundary. This 2010 survey highlights a distinct pattern of rural settlement characterized by several named "Places," likely reflecting historic family homesteads or small ranching operations across the mesa top and canyon floors. Notable locations include Christopher Place, Lucero Place, and Ulibarri Place. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the Mentzel Ditch in the northeast corner. The map also traces various access routes, such as Pine River Rd and numerous forest or county roads, including Road 4020, which navigate the complex terrain of canyons like Dick Earl Canyon and Benito Canyon.