2023 Map of Piedra De La Aguila

About this map

Piedra de la Aguila rises as a prominent landmark in this high desert landscape of McKinley County, where seasonal hydrology dictates the naming of the terrain. The map reveals a complex network of ephemeral water sources and catchments, including Laguna Techillas, Laguna Huero, and Laguna Trujillo, which serve as vital markers in an otherwise arid expanse. These intermittent lakes and arroyos, such as the Arroyo Techillas and Arroyo Leon, trace the natural drainage patterns across the mesas. Large-scale topographic forms like Mesita Gato and Banco del Encierro define the local relief, while Cañon Largo and Mulatto Canyon carve deep recesses into the earth. The presence of Co RD 19 provides one of the few managed transportation corridors through this portion of the New Mexico interior, illustrating the sparse but deliberate infrastructure required to navigate this portion of the Colorado Plateau.