2020 Map of Medanales

About this map

Rio Chama flows through this Northern New Mexico landscape, providing a lush riparian corridor that contrasts with the surrounding high-desert plateaus and canyons. The settlement of Medanales is the primary hub of the region, situated along the river valley and connected to a network of local roads including Co Rd 142. The area is hemmed in by large tracts of protected land, with the Carson National Forest to the north and the Santa Fe National Forest to the south. Distinctive geographic markers like Window Rock and the high ground of Llano Lobato dominate the skyline. The map reveals a complex system of drainage arroyos and cañadas, such as Arroyo las Lagunitas and Cañada Ancha, which define the drainage patterns feeding into the Chama. Residential developments like El Rito Ests show the contemporary footprint of local habitation amidst more traditional landmarks like Sierra Negra Tank.