2017 Map of Cherry Valley Lake

About this map

Cherry Valley Lake and the meandering Mora River dominate this high-plains landscape where San Miguel and Mora counties meet. The settlement of Shoemaker sits near the western edge, adjacent to a network of irrigation infrastructure including the Company Ditch and S Company Ditch. This system highlights the vital role of water management in this arid region, where the river's path is carved through deep contours. Genealogy and local history researchers will find the Cherry Valley Cem south of Shoemaker, positioned along State Hwy 97. Further east, a distinct bend in the river surrounds a landform known as The Island, while Pedroso Cr drains the southern territory. The map illustrates the sparsely populated but geographically complex borderlands of northeast New Mexico.