2017 Map of Piedra De La Aguila

About this map

Piedra de la Aguila rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert region of Northwest New Mexico, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal waterways and ephemeral basins. The drainage patterns of Arroyo Techillas and Arroyo Leon reveal a complex system of local catchment, evidenced by several named lagunas such as Laguna Techillas, Laguna Huero, and Laguna Trujillo. These water features, alongside Tinaja Lake in the south, suggest the critical importance of water management and natural storage in this arid environment. The terrain is further characterized by deep incisions like Cañon Largo and Cañon Chamiso, which provide natural corridors through the mesa country. This 2017 survey documents the intersection of McKinley County's topographic relief, from the heights of Mesita Gato to the broad basin of Banco del Encierro.