2010 Map of La Gotera

About this map

La Gotera sits at the center of this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, where the terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Salada Creek and Salado Creek. The area shows a history of resource exploration, evidenced by the presence of the Betty Mine, Dorey Mine, and several mineral prospects like the Brookhaven Prospect. These industrial markers are scattered among prominent mesas and peaks such as Mesa Cocina and Cerro Chato. To the southwest, the settlements of San Antonio Valley and Dos Tristes are situated near the Cañada de San Antonio. Significant portions of the northeast and central regions fall within the Laguna Indian Res, which is accessed via the Indian Service Rd. The map also identifies the Ojo de Santa Rosa spring and the Evans Ranch, illustrating the sparse but essential water sources and livestock operations in this arid region.