2020 Map of Chama

About this map

Chama sits at the confluence of the Rio Chamita and the Rio Chama in the high country of northern New Mexico. This 2020 survey documents the modern street grid and surrounding cattle ranching landscape, including the Chama Land & Cattle Company Airport and the smaller Eastside Airport. The map highlights the rugged topography leading toward the Colorado state line, with Rabbit Peak rising to the west and the high-altitude Kays Lake situated near the border of Archuleta and Rio Arriba counties. Local genealogical interest is centered at the Chama Cemetery, while the small settlement of Lobato is recorded further north along the winding course of the Rio Chama. The intricate drainage network, featuring Wolf Cr, Little Willow Cr, and Los Alamos Cr, illustrates the complex watershed of this mountainous border region.