2010 Map of Los Montoyas

About this map

The Gallinas River and Tecolote Creek drainage systems define this San Miguel County landscape, where small settlements and ranching operations are connected by a web of local roads. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, San Augustin serves as a focal point for local history with the presence of the Lourdes Post Office and the San Augustin Cemetery. The geography is heavily influenced by significant landforms such as Mesa Apache, which is bordered by Apache Canyon and La Cueva Canyon. Water management is evident through the presence of the San Augustin Dam and Concepcion Dam along the river's course. Smaller populated places like Los Montoyas, Sheridan, and Los Fuertes are scattered throughout, often situated near watercourses like Arroyo la Manga, reflecting a traditional settlement pattern based on accessible water in a semi-arid environment.