2010 Map of Mule Dam

About this map

Sisnathyel Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in New Mexico, where water management is the primary visible human fingerprint on the land. The intricate drainage patterns of Cañada Corrales, Cañada Alamos, and Encino Wash are punctuated by a series of earthen dams and pit tanks. Notable among these is the Big Island CCC Tank, a likely remnant of Civilian Conservation Corps infrastructure, alongside the Mule Dam and Cañada Corrales Dam. Transportation is limited to specialized routes including Indian Service Route 471 and W Alamo Rd, reflecting the remote and specific utility of this terrain. This survey illustrates how seasonal water flow has been captured and diverted to sustain activity in a region defined by its aridity and sprawling mesa formations.