2023 Map of Lake Isabel

About this map

Arroyo Jara snakes across the high terrain of northern New Mexico, serving as a natural boundary between Mora and San Miguel counties. This landscape is defined by the prominent Riner Mesa to the north and the Sapello River flowing through the southern reaches. The area retains deep historical roots, evidenced by the proximity of the Old Sapello Cemetery and the Sapello Cemetery along the western foothills. The presence of these two burial grounds suggest a long-established community that has evolved over generations near the water sources of Lake Isabel and Lake David. The cartography illustrates a transition from the elevated mesa down to the more level plains where local routes like Allen Road connect the scattered points of interest in this cattle and ranching country.