2020 Map of Las Vegas SE

About this map

The high plateau and drainage basins of San Miguel County come into sharp focus in this recent survey. The landscape is dominated by the deeply carved Cañon del Agua in the southeast, a significant landform that dictates the local topography. This arid region relies on intermittent water sources like the Canon del Agua Spring and the Rito Vegoso, which provide critical drainage for the surrounding uplands. The absence of dense settlement reflects the land's use for ranching and open-space management, with transportation limited to routes like Co RD 67 that navigate the high-elevation terrain. This map serves as a clear record of modern New Mexico land use, where natural geography and watershed management remain the primary drivers of human movement across the county.