2011 Map of Petaca Peak

About this map

Servilleta and the nearby settlement of Chambers sit within a landscape defined by an extensive network of water management features and seasonal drainage. The area is dominated by the Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca, which winds through the high-desert terrain near prominent landmarks like Petaca Peak and the rising profile of Petaca Mesa. The map reveals a land utilized for ranching or livestock, evidenced by the high density of named tanks such as Ambrose Tank, South Amador Tank, and the Comanche Number Two Tank. These catchments, along with canyons like Cañon de Tio Gordito and Servilleta Canyon, illustrate the critical importance of water access in this part of Taos County, where a complex grid of local roads connects isolated tanks and rural holdings across the basin.