2011 Map of Heron Reservoir

About this map

Heron Reservoir dominates this landscape, its expansive waters contained by the Heron Dam above the winding Rio Chama. In this high-desert environment, the water management infrastructure is central to the area's layout, connecting with the northern edge of El Vado Reservoir at the southern boundary. To the west, El Poso Ranch stands as a notable landmark of rural land use. The topography is defined by significant drainages such as Canada de la Laguna and Willow Creek. A network of local roads like Laguna Vista Dr and Alta Vista Dr serves the residential and recreational areas adjacent to the water, while the El Vado State Park Airport provides a key transportation link for this Rio Arriba County region.