2013 Map of Casa Salazar

About this map

The settlement of Casa Salazar sits along the western banks of the Rio Puerco in this high-desert region of Sandoval County. This landscape is defined by massive landforms including Big Bead Mesa and Mesa Prieta, which rise above the surrounding canyons and arroyos. To the southeast, the terrain reaches into the Laguna Indian Res, while landmarks like Squaw Peak and Mesa Cortada provide distinct points of navigation across the mesa country. Evidence of water management in this arid environment is visible through scattered features such as Sam Hill Tank, Miguel Urrea Tank, and Rincon Tank. Numerous drainage systems like Cañon Cuervo, Arroyo Cuervo, and Cañada Ancha carve through the plateau, illustrating the complex erosional patterns that have shaped this portion of the New Mexico interior.