2013 Map of Canon Ancho

About this map

The Mora River winds through this section of the New Mexico high plains, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and named canyons. Human presence is light but distinct, marked by sites such as the Paltenghe Ranch and the small settlement of Vega Sixtysix. The topography is a maze of geological features, from the broad Cañon Ancho to more specialized areas like School Section Canyon and Mexican Canyon. Local transit is represented by CO Road C 53-A, which provides access through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The naming conventions throughout the area, including Tata Vique, Sixtysix Cr, and Cañon Encinoso, reflect the cultural and ranching history of the border region between Mora and San Miguel counties.