2023 Map of Canjilon Mountain

About this map

Carson National Forest forms the primary backdrop for this high-elevation landscape in Rio Arriba County. The terrain is defined by a series of distinct alpine water bodies, including Upper Canjilon Lakes, Middle Canjilon Lakes, and Lower Canjilon Lakes, which congregate beneath the shadow of Canjilon Mountain. The drainage patterns are complex, with Rio Nutrias and Canjilon Creek cutting through the montane environment. For outdoor historians and researchers, the map traces the critical route of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl as it traverses the northern sections. Evidence of high-country grazing and seasonal usage is suggested by open expanses like Canjilon Meadows and numerous water sources such as Alkali Spring and Fifteen Springs.