2020 Map of Montoya

About this map

Montoya sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the flat rangelands of Quay County are broken by sharp mesas and a network of ephemeral drainages. The terrain is dominated by the massive profile of Palomas Mesa and the prominent Captivas Peak, which anchor a topography defined by deep incisions like Sunflower Canyon and Captivas Canyon. These geological features tell the story of a landscape shaped by water in an arid environment, with the Arroyo de las Palomas and Bull Canyon Creek cutting through the red earth toward Pajarito Creek.