2020 Map of Lake Isabel

About this map

The Sapello River winds through this high plateau terrain at the border of Mora and San Miguel counties, where the high elevation waters of Lake Isabel and Lake David define the southern landscape. This 2020 survey records the geographic intersection of water and history, most notably evidenced by the presence of both the Old Sapello Cem and the Sapello Cem west of the river. The terrain is characterized by the prominent Riner Mesa to the north, while the intermittent Arroyo Jara cuts a significant path across the central portion of the map, marking the county boundary. These features indicate a landscape shaped by seasonal water flow and long-standing community sites, centered around the local roadway network including Allen Rd.