2013 Map of Five Lakes Canyon NW

About this map

Twin Tanks Windmill stands as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape where the boundary between Rio Arriba County and Sandoval County is defined by the high plateaus and deep drainage networks of northern New Mexico. The geography is dominated by a complex system of dry washes and canyons, most notably Five Lakes Canyon and the broad reach of Cañon Largo. These natural corridors, along with Menfee Canyon and Bonita Canyon, illustrate the erosional patterns that have shaped the region's accessibility for generations. A notable detail for those studying historical travel and land use is the explicit marking of No Access Roads Sandy, highlighting the literal physical barriers presented by the local terrain and the isolation of these drainage basins near Burro Canyon and Chacon Canyon.