2010 Map of Five Lakes Canyon NW

About this map

Cañon Largo and the drainage network of the high desert define this 2010 survey of Sandoval County. The landscape is marked by a complex system of dry washes and deep incisions, including Burro Canyon, Bonita Canyon, and the sprawling Five Lakes Canyon. Human infrastructure in this arid environment is limited to vital water points and a specialized road network. The Twin Tanks Windmill stands as a lonely landmark of ranching or local survival in the central part of the quadrangle. Transport is dominated by indigenous agency thoroughfares, specifically Indian Service Route 20 and Indian Service Rte 22, which trace the higher ground between basins like Chacon Canyon and Menfee Canyon. This map provides a clear record of modern tribal land access and the persistence of remote landmarks in the American Southwest.