2011 Map of Gallina

About this map

Gallina and the neighboring community of Capulin center this northern New Mexico landscape, where high-altitude water sources and steep canyons dictate the layout of roads and ranches. The Capulin Post Office serves as a vital point of interest near the junction of French Mesa Rd, while the Austin Ranch occupies the more open valley floor to the south. This terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the Rio Gallina and Rio Capulin riverbeds toward the San Pedro Mountains and the heights of the San Pedro Peaks. Local land use is evidenced by a network of forest and county roads, including Fire Road 76 and Co Rd 414, which provide access to family-named landmarks like Mesa Gurule and water sources such as Chavez Spring. The geography transitions from the deep Cañon Capulin in the north to the distinctive Red Rock Cliff and Cañoncito de los Cordovas in the south.