2013 Map of Leyba

About this map

The high mesa country of San Miguel County is defined here by the small community of Leyba, which sits near a local Po and the winding Co Road b31a. This 2013 survey details a landscape where water management is central to life on the land, evidenced by numerous tanks and improvements like Lower Agua Tank, Benada Tank, and the Shelly Windmill. The terrain transitions from the protected timber of the Santa Fe National Forest in the northeast into a complex series of landforms including Mesa de Aguilar and Rincon del Leon. Historically significant landmarks such as the Shelly Hayes Camp and the broad Valle Chimal highlight the ranching heritage of this region, while names like Rincon Vigil and Cañada de Pueblo reflect the deep-rooted cultural geography of Northern New Mexico.