2017 Map of Las Nutrias

About this map

Las Nutrias serves as the primary focal point in this high-altitude landscape of northern New Mexico, situated near the intersection of several county routes and the upper reaches of the Rio Nutrias. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, with seasonal watercourses such as Cañada Sanchez, Cañada del Policarpio, and Cañada de Humo carving through the plateau. These natural features suggest a long history of land use centered on the accessibility of water in an arid environment. To the east, the Rio Cebolla and its tributaries, including Cañada de la Lagunita, drain the slopes toward the lower valleys. This survey illustrates the modern configuration of rural county roads like Co RD 314 and Co RD 317 as they provide access to the remote township boundaries of t27n r4e and t29n r5e.