2010 Map of Llonidas Lake

About this map

Llonidas Lake sits at the center of this cattle-ranching landscape in San Miguel County, where the topography is defined by a network of drainage canyons. The map documents a sparsely populated region of New Mexico characterized by family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds such as Mathews Cemetery and Maes Cemetery. The settlement pattern is largely composed of isolated ranching points like Wilson Ranch, Griego, and Crews, all connected by a system of gravel and unimproved roads, including County Road C-53-A. These routes traverse an arid terrain etched by deep seasonal watercourses like Cañon Ciruela and Cañon Encinoso, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and private holdings. The inclusion of sites like Southwest 1 Conchas and Con-O-Kull 1 Stevenson indicates contemporary energy exploration or surveying activity within this traditional rural environment.