2020 Map of Cordova Canyon

About this map

Cordova Canyon and Burns Canyon define the complex drainage patterns of this high-elevation landscape in northern New Mexico. The area is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and remote access routes, such as J 13 and J 33, reflecting the tribal lands of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Human presence is concentrated around essential infrastructure like the Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport and vital water sources including Muniz Pond and Tuna Lake. The terrain is marked by deep incisions from Boulder Cr and La Jara Cr, showing a landscape where geography and livestock or wildlife management likely dictated the placement of named tanks and ponds. This modern survey captures the region's character as a sparsely populated high-desert plateau managed for natural resources and aviation connectivity.