2013 Map of Cherry Valley Lake

About this map

Mora River winds through the high plains of northeastern New Mexico, defining the boundary between Mora and San Miguel counties. The small settlement of Shoemaker stands as a focal point in this landscape, supported by water management features like the Shoemaker Ditch and the Acequia de la Isla. These irrigation systems speak to the region's agricultural heritage, diverting water to sustain land in an arid environment. Near the center of the sheet, the Cherry Valley Lake and the nearby Cherry Valley Cem provide important reference points for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this rural community. The terrain is characterized by distinct features such as The Island, a topographic rise situated within a wide bend of the river, and the drainage of Pedroso Cr as it flows toward the main river valley.