2011 Map of Canon Plaza

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Rio Vallecitos flows through the center of this landscape in northern New Mexico, serving as a primary drainage for a network of deeply etched canyons and gulches. The terrain is defined by its water management features, including several high-altitude livestock tanks like La Manga Tank and Arroyo Plaza Tank that support the local ranching economy. A dense grid of Forest Service roads, including Forest Rd 274 and Forest Rd 112, provides access to the backcountry, linking natural landmarks like Cleveland Gulch and Hondo Canyon. Near the junction of Co Rd 437, the El Ritito Campground offers a rare named point of human recreation in this otherwise working landscape. The presence of Ensenada Lake in the north and the seasonal watercourses of Cañada Jacques to the south illustrate the complex hydrology of this part of Rio Arriba County.