2020 Map of Lapis Point

About this map

Lapis Point and the high plateaus of Rio Arriba County define this landscape of deep canyons and expansive mesas. The drainage of Tapicito Creek cuts through the northern portion of the terrain, carving a path between the elevated stretches of B S Mesa and Las Norias Canyon. This 2020 survey illustrates the remote topography of Northern New Mexico, where the land rises sharply to prominent overlooks like Eagles Nest and the broad summit of Wild Horse Mesa. The map reflects a region characterized by its geological formations and sparse development, with modern roadway networks and section lines providing the only indicators of human infrastructure across the complex relief of the San Juan Basin.