2011 Map of Pine Lake

About this map

Pine Lake and Coyote Lake serve as primary landmarks in this high-altitude landscape of Rio Arriba County, defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and mesas. This 2011 survey reveals an intricate system of forest roads, such as 314 and 315, that navigate the broken terrain between Chosa Mesa and the surrounding canyons. The land's utility is marked by features like Scissors Corral near the head of Scissor Canyon, indicating the persistent role of ranching in this part of New Mexico. Notable geographic features like Piedra Blanca Canyon and Willow Canyon carve through the sandstone-capped mesa country, while Tapicito Creek winds through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. For those studying the intersection of public land management and traditional land use, the map provides a precise record of access routes into areas like Lost Canyon and Valencia Canyon.