2023 Map of John Mills Lake

About this map

John Mills Lake and the northern Dulce Lake anchor this modern-day topographic perspective of the high-elevation landscape in Rio Arriba County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named ridges, including the deep cuts of Martinez Canyon and Carracas Canyon. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of how rural infrastructure navigates this complex topography, with Pounds Mill Rd and Paiz St following the contours of the land. Local landmarks like Burns Hill and the prominent Piedra Agujero rise above the series of canyons, such as Burns Canyon and Cordova Canyon, that drain the surrounding highlands.