2023 Map of Fourmile Canyon

About this map

Gobernador Canyon and Fourmile Canyon carve a network of drainages across this high desert landscape in Rio Arriba County. The topography is dominated by expansive plateau features like Frances Mesa and Devils Spring Mesa, which rise above the surrounding arroyos and canyons. Settlement is sparse, with the map primarily documenting a grid of local infrastructure such as Co RD 362 and Co RD 494 that service the remote mesas. The ephemeral Frances Creek drains toward the northeast, while the deeply incised Encierro Canyon cuts through the southwestern terrain. This survey reflects a modern view of the Public Land Survey System, specifically tracing the boundaries of t29n r6w and t28n r5w as they intersect this high-altitude terrain.