2011 Map of Carracas Canyon

About this map

Carracas sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Rio Arriba County, where the Carracas Cemetery serves as a primary point of interest for those researching local family history. The topography is defined by the massive Carracas Mesa and the prominent Frijoles Peak, which rise above a complex network of drainages including Tee Quee Canyon, Los Cuates Canyon, and La Chamisalosa Canyon. In the southern reaches, the Buzzard Park Campground indicates the area's modern recreational use, while Santiago Pond and Ed Ladd Lake provide essential water sources in an otherwise arid environment. Navigation across this varied terrain relies on established routes such as Carracas Mesa Rd and Forest Rd 312, which connect the isolated canyons and ridges characteristic of this corner of New Mexico.