2020 Map of Canada Ojitos

About this map

The Continental Divide runs through this high-elevation landscape in Rio Arriba County, defining a complex network of canyons and seasonal water sources within the Santa Fe National Forest. This modern survey reveals a land primarily utilized for its natural resources and geographic position, highlighted by the remote Murrow Field on the Divide Airport. The terrain is characterized by numerous "cañadas" or small valleys, such as Cañada Ojitos, Cañada Jesus Moya, and Cañada Gurule, which drain into the larger canyon systems. Local ranching or grazing history is evident through features like Pasture Tank, Rodent Tank, and Fence Tank, while natural basins like Laguna Seca and Laguna Simon provide critical water collection points. The deep branching of Spruce Canyon, Boot Jack Canyon, and Horse Heaven Canyon illustrates the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped movement across this part of New Mexico.