2020 Map of Muniz Canyon

About this map

Mesa Rica dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, its broad plateau carved by the seasonal drainage of Alamosa Cr and Oso Cr. The terrain shifts dramatically southward where the high ground gives way to a complex system of breaks and drainages. The San Miguel and Quay County line strikes diagonally across the central portion of the map, cutting through Muniz Canyon and near the head of Vigil Canyon. This area is characterized by a high-desert ranching economy, evidenced by numerous water catchments like Muniz Tank, Horton Tank, and Feed Pasture Tank. In the south, the land flattens toward the wide valley of Pajarito Creek, which is joined by Arroyo de las Palomas near the southern boundary. These ephemeral water sources were critical for the development of the region's expansive grazing lands.