2023 Map of Dos Lomas

About this map

Dos Lomas and El Puertecito anchor this survey of the New Mexico landscape, situated where the high desert meets the structured boundaries of the Cibola National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage system defined by San Mateo Creek and Arroyo del Puerto, cutting through a series of prominent geological formations including Mesa Montañosa, Flat Mesa, and the isolated peak of Round Butte. The transition from open range to the wooded elevations of La Jara Mesa is marked by a network of county roads and forest trails, such as Haystack Rd and San Mateo Rd. This modern topographic study illustrates how established ranching and forest access routes follow the natural contours of the land, particularly through narrow passages like Poison Canyon.