2011 Map of Mogote Peak

About this map

Mogote Peak rises above a high-elevation landscape defined by deep drainages and numerous livestock tanks in this 2011 survey of Rio Arriba County. The terrain is characterized by large mesa-like features such as Banco Lona and Banco Aragon, separated by significant canyons like Montoya Canyon and Caño Canyon. This era of land use is marked by a complex network of forest roads and water management points, including Laguna Pinabete Mocho and the curiously named Puertecito de las Ranas. Human activity is concentrated around seasonal outposts like Harris Bear Camp and recreational areas like the El Rito Picnic Grounds along the eastern edge. The map captures a transition where the high ridges of Mogote Ridge drop into the deep watercourses of Cañon Largo and Madera Cañon, illustrating the vital importance of springs such as East Sisneras Spring and Cholejo Spring in this arid environment.