2013 Map of Carracas

About this map

Carracas sits at the southern edge of Archuleta County, just above the New Mexico border, where the San Juan River feeds into the expansive Navajo Reservoir. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex drainage systems and high-desert terrain of the Four Corners region, centered around the prominent Sandoval Mesa and the jagged Carracas Rim. The landscape is etched by numerous seasonal watercourses and steep-walled features such as Gallegos Canyon and Payan Canyon in the west, and Deep Canyon in the north. Settlement is sparse, with activity concentrated along the Co Rd 500 corridor and the small network of roads near the Colorado-New Mexico line. High points like Cerro del Zopilote provide landmarks across a territory defined by traditional Spanish land names, including La Vega Redonda and Cañada de la Nutrita.