2013 Map of Mule Dam

About this map

The high desert landscape of Sisnathyel Mesa and the surrounding high plains are defined by their essential water management features in this 2013 survey. Central to the area is the Mule Dam, supported by a network of drainage systems including Cañada Alamos and Cañada Corrales. This portion of New Mexico showcases a distinct reliance on specialized water catchments, as evidenced by several named livestock or wildlife tanks such as the Remedy Pit Tank, Chimney Pit Tank, and the Big Island CCC Tank, the latter suggesting historical infrastructure developments. The terrain is traversed by remote routes like W Alamo Rd, providing access to the southern reaches where Encino Wash cuts through the arid soil, while the north is punctuated by Abundant Pit Tank.