2020 Map of Laguna La Monia

About this map

Laguna La Monia and the high plains of San Miguel County characterize this 2020 landscape, where ephemeral water and steep canyons define the terrain. The presence of the Conchas River in the northeast corner and the dramatic drop into Cañon de las Cuevas reflect the transition from flat mesa lands to the deeply carved drainage systems of the region. Scattered settlements like Mogote and Cañoncito de Mogote are connected by a sparse network of ranch roads including La Monia Rd and Mishawaka Rd. This map captures the modern distribution of small communities and geographic features such as Box Canyon, highlighting how geography dictates the placement of transit and human habitations in this semi-arid environment.