2013 Map of Lake Isabel

About this map

Arroyo Jara snakes across the high desert terrain of the San Miguel and Mora county line, defining the geographic character of this Northern New Mexico landscape. The northern portion is dominated by the broad elevation of Riner Mesa, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle focus on the water systems of the Sapello River. Near the river's path, the small settlements of Baker and Craig sit within reach of Lake Isabel and the adjacent Lake David. For those researching local lineages or the early transit routes of the area, the Old Sapello Cem remains a significant landmark near the corridor of NM-518, which provides the primary north-south passage through these high-altitude basins and mesas.