1994 Map of Lucero

About this map

Lucero and several family-named settlements dot the western slopes of La Mesa in this mid-1990s depiction of Mora County. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of Guadalupita Canyon and Silva Canyon, where the drainage of Coyote Creek follows the base of El Cerro Colorado. Evidence of the area's spiritual and community history is anchored by the El Convento (Ruins) and the La Morada Cem near the southern edge of the map. Smaller pockets of habitation like Los Cocos, Los Cisneros, and Los Medinas suggest a traditional land use pattern tied to the water sources of La Jara Creek and Amador Lake. Several marked Prospect locations and Jeep Trails indicate historical mineral exploration across the high plateau and canyon floors, reflecting a rural economy shaped by both rugged topography and the persistent flow of high-elevation streams.