1981 Map of Fence Lake

About this map

Candy Kitchen and Fence Lake anchor this western New Mexico landscape, which transitions from the high Zuni Indian Reservation down to the open expanse of the North Plains. The terrain is defined by a series of volcanic features and prominent mesas, including Mesa de Yeso and the extensive lava flows of The Malpais. Cultural history is traced through the Old Zuni Trail, which cuts across a complex drainage system featuring Jaralosa Draw and Pinitos Draw. Significant land management boundaries are visible where the Ramah Indian Area meets the Cibola National Forest. Small outposts like Las Norias Store and Techado provide evidence of isolated settlement patterns in this arid region, where water sources like Ojo Caliente Spring were historically vital for transit and livestock.