2023 Map of Canon Encierro

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The Canadian River carves a dramatic path through this high desert landscape, creating the distinct looping formations of Upper Horseshoe Bend and Lower Horseshoe Bend. This territory along the borders of Harding, Mora, and San Miguel counties is defined by a dense network of drainages and named canyons, including Cañon Encierro and Lucero Canyon. Historically significant burial sites like Armenta Plaza Cem and Calvert Cem are tucked into the terrain, offering essential coordinates for genealogists studying the early ranching families of the region.