2020 Map of Moquino

About this map

Moquino and Paguate sit at the southern edge of a landscape defined by dramatic mesa formations and seasonal watercourses in Cibola County. The terrain rises sharply from the Rio Paguate valley toward high-altitude features such as Mesa Chivato and the prominent Mesa del Lobo. The drainage patterns of the Arroyo del Valle and Rio Moquino illustrate the complex natural irrigation of this arid region, where roads like Indian Svc Rte 52 and Laguna Tribal Rd connect isolated communities across the high desert. Evidence of local navigation is seen in the network of rural routes, including El Canoncita Rd and Basket Rd, which provide access to the rugged canyons like Cañon de Pedro Padilla and the heights of Gavilan Mesa.