2013 Map of Loma Creston

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses the northern reaches of this Sandoval County landscape, where the terrain transitions from high mesas to deeply incised drainage systems. The topography is defined by significant landforms such as Loma Creston and Bodega Butte, which rise above the surrounding plains. To the south, the expansive Santa Ana Mesa dominates the horizon, separated from the forest by a network of seasonal watercourses and canyons. The drainage pattern is led by the Arroyo Arenoso, which carries runoff through the central valley, while Canovas Canyon and Borrego Canyon carve distinctive paths through the volcanic and sedimentary layers. Transportation through these indigenous lands is marked by the presence of Indian Service Route 787 and Indian Service Route 762, which provide essential access across the varied elevations of Mesita Cocida and toward Bear Springs Canyon.