2011 Map of Navajo Peak

About this map

The Rio Chama flows through this northern New Mexico landscape, carving a course beneath the high elevations of Mesa de los Viejos and Mesa Golondrina. This 2011 survey captures a region defined by its hydrography and high-desert terrain, where drainage systems like Mine Canyon and Lobo Canyon feed into the river system. Evidence of land use and seasonal ranching appears in the form of numerous named water catchments such as Huckbay Tank, Sapo Tank, and Chaves Trick Tank. These features, along with the Juan Gallegos Ranch in the south and the small settlement of Peacock in the north, suggest a persistent ranching economy. The prominent spire of Navajo Peak stands as a central landmark, while the sharp ridge of The Hogback defines the western edge of this territory.