2020 Map of Pescado

About this map

Pescado and its surrounding ranchlands sit at the heart of this landscape, where the Rio Pescado cuts through the high desert of McKinley County. The settlement pattern here is closely tied to water and terrain, visible in the cluster of Lower Pescado and Upper Pescado near the Pescado Spring and Pescado Reservoir. These vital water sources support the community within the broader Ramah Valley. The map details a network of tribal infrastructure, including Indian SVC Rte 12 and Indian SVC Rte 49, which navigate the complex topography of Pescado Canyon and Knife Hill Canyon. Notable landmarks like Beacon Light Hill and Antenna Hill provide distinct navigational points across the high mesas, while Jacks Lake serves as a secondary catchment in the southern portion of the quadrangle.