2017 Map of Ojo Caliente Reservoir

About this map

Ojo Caliente serves as the focal point of this arid landscape, where the seasonal flow of the Plumasano Wash and Zuni River meet the local topography. This 2017 survey details a high-desert environment defined by essential water sources, including the Ojo Caliente Reservoir and notable natural outlets like Sacred Spring and Rainbow Spring. These points of permanent water are critical landmarks in a region dominated by the broad silhouette of Red Mesa and the winding network of Indian Service routes. The transportation infrastructure, comprised of roads like Indian Svc Rte 2 and Indian Svc Rte 37, reflects the modern connectivity within the tribal lands spanning the McKinley and Cibola County border. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific proximity of historic spring sites to established road networks and seasonal drainage patterns.