2017 Map of Leyba

About this map

The high mesa country of San Miguel County is defined here by a series of dramatic landforms and the small settlement of Leyba. Situated in a landscape carved by deep canyons and flat-topped highlands, the area includes a portion of the Santa Fe National Forest in the northeast corner. This 2017 survey details a high-elevation environment where water management is critical, evidenced by scattered livestock tanks such as Leyba Tank, North Tank, and Benada Tank. The terrain is characterized by expansive features like Mesa de Aguilar and Mesa de la Mula, alongside sheltered areas like Valle Chimal and Rincon del Leon. A network of county roads, including Co RD b31a and Co RD B-31-B, provides the primary access through the drainage systems of Cañada de Pueblo and Arroyo de los Diegos. This map serves as a modern record of traditional land use and geography in north-central New Mexico.