2023 Map of Mogote Hills

About this map

Wagon Mound stands as the primary landmark in this section of Mora County, marking a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal waterways. The terrain is characterized by dramatic landforms like Las Mesas Del Conjelon and the Mogote Hills, which rise above the surrounding drainage basins. This area is heavily influenced by a network of arroyos and creeks, including Arroyo Jarosa, Vermejo Creek, and Ciruela Creek, illustrating the natural water management patterns of high-desert plains. North of Gallegos Lake, the presence of State Hwy 271 and the Frontage Rd suggests the modernization of historic transit corridors that once skirted these mesas. The inclusion of Bootlegger Canyon offers a hint of the local nomenclature and history found tucked away in the higher elevations.