2020 Map of Conchas Dam

About this map

Conchas Dam anchors this high-desert landscape in San Miguel County, where the impounded waters of the Canadian River form the sprawling reaches of Conchas Lake. The irregular shoreline creates numerous named points and islands, including Cedar Point, Rattlesnake Island, and Campers Island. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Alamosa Plaza Cem near Graveyard Pocket and the La Cinta Cem to the east offer evidence of the area's early ranching and settlement history. The landscape is defined by mesas and canyons, from Minese Mesa in the north to the winding Jose Maria Canyon. Irrigation infrastructure is represented by the Bell Ranch Canal, while the small settlement of Hooverville sits at the southern edge of the lake near Lodge Rd, serving as a focal point for activity at the reservoir.