1963 Map of Cement Lake

About this map

Pounds Mill Guard Station serves as a primary marker in this section of Rio Arriba, where the terrain is dominated by the prominent north-south alignment of Dike Rock Ridge. The map documents a landscape defined by ranching and resource management, evidenced by the distribution of water sources like Skid Camp Pond, Juan Vigil Pond, and Upper Burro Canyon Pond. The presence of the Upper Burro Canyon Well and Lower Burro Canyon Well within Burro Canyon suggests the vital importance of groundwater infrastructure in this high-elevation environment. Significant timber or milling history is anchored by Pounds Mill, accessed via the winding Pounds Mill Road. The hydrology of the area is further captured by the namesake Cement Lake and the nearby Navajo Lake, while the settlement of La Jara sits along the banks of La Jara Creek.