2010 Map of Onava

About this map

Sapello River meanders across the northwestern corner of this high-plains landscape, where the open terrain is defined by ranching operations and isolated water sources. Small settlements and named ranch sites like Kroenigs and the Holt Brothers Circle Ranch anchor the local geography during the early twenty-first century. The map illustrates a transition from the riparian environment of the river to the drier tablelands punctuated by necessary infrastructure such as Walker Windmill and Shoemaker Windmill. Transport and access are facilitated by a major transportation corridor and local routes including Onava Rd, which connects the small community of Onava to the surrounding territory. This survey reflects the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of San Miguel County, showing how family-named landmarks like Circle Ranch continue to define land use in this part of New Mexico.