2017 Map of Lucero

About this map

Lucero and several family-named settlements characterize this northern New Mexico landscape, where high-altitude terrain meets traditional land divisions. This 2017 study shows how historic communities like Los Cocas, Los Cisneros, and Los Medinas are positioned along the drainage of Coyote Cr, following the valley floors beneath La Mesa. Small, localized burial sites such as Montoya Cem and La Morada Cem underscore the deep-rooted genealogy of the area. The map illustrates a reliance on local water sources and topography, with named features like Amador Lake and the distinctive peak of El Cerro Colorado serving as landmarks. To the east, the terrain transitions toward La Jara and the canyons, including Silva Canyon and Guadalupita Canyon, revealing the intricate network of local roads such as Coyote Rd that connect these high-country outposts.