2017 Map of Canon Encierro

About this map

The Canadian River carves a deep path through this section of New Mexico, creating a complex network of branching canyons that define the local geography. The river forms a striking oxbow at Upper Horseshoe Bend in the north, while the southern terrain is dominated by the namesake Cañon Encierro and Cañon Poniente. Evidence of early settlement is found in small family or community sites like the Armenta Plaza Cem and Calvert Cem, which sit atop the mesas and near canyon mouths.