2017 Map of Lapis Point

About this map

Lapis Point and Wild Horse Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in Rio Arriba County, where the terrain is deeply incised by Tapicito Creek. The map reflects a topography of plateaus and steep drainages, notably seen in the winding course of Las Norias Canyon and the prominent heights of B S Mesa and Eagles Nest. Situated within the Public Land Survey System sections of T25N and T26N, the area is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and sparse modern development. The presence of the J 6 corridor provides a glimpse into the limited transportation network crossing this part of the Colorado Plateau. This survey effectively documents the relationship between the flat-topped mesas and the erosional features that shape the northern New Mexico horizon.