2020 Map of Five Lakes Canyon NE

About this map

Badland Hills and the winding drainages of the high desert dominate this corner of the New Mexico landscape. The map centers on the border between Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties, where the terrain is carved by deep canyons and seasonal watercourses. Notable topographic features include Menfee Canyon and Medio Canyon, which slice through the plateau toward the drainage of Arroyo Valles. The area is navigated by a network of Indian Service roads, such as Indian Svc Rte 20 and Indian Svc Rte 22, which provide the primary access through this sparsely developed region. In the northeast, the land slopes toward Largo Creek and Cañada Larga, illustrating the complex hydrological patterns that define this arid environment. The map captures a transition point in the landscape, moving from the rugged breaks of Five Lakes Canyon into broader valley floors.