2023 Map of La Silla

About this map

Variadero Mesa and the prominent peak of La Silla define the elevated topography of this San Miguel County landscape. The settlement of Adero Az sits near the northern boundary, positioned at the junction of several rural routes including Co RD C-59. The terrain is characterized by broad plateau tops like North Mesa and West Mesa, which are dissected by a network of seasonal watercourses. These drainages, including Garita Creek, Pino Creek, and Little Cuervo Creek, flow through the southern half of the quadrangle, carving distinct patterns into the earth. The Public Land Survey System grid heavily influences the local geography, with township lines for T13N and T12N organizing the cattle country and ranch lands. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of county roads such as Magnolia Rd and Co RD 58, reflecting the rural and open character of this high-desert environment.