2013 Map of Pine Lake

About this map

Carson National Forest terrain dominates this Rio Arriba County landscape, characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas typical of Northern New Mexico. The 2013 survey illustrates a high-desert environment where water sources are vital, documented through numerous named springs and tanks such as Valencia Spring, Chosa Spring, and Ahogadero Tank. Elevated plateaus including Vigas Mesa and Cereza Mesa overlook deep drainage systems like Valencia Canyon and Piedra Blanca Canyon. The absence of developed townsites highlights the area's primary use for land management and resource preservation. Only a few established routes, most notably Pounds Mill Rd, provide access through the drainages of Tapicito Creek and Arroyo Compañero. Small water bodies like Pine Lake and Coyote Lake serve as focal points in a region defined by its rugged topography and the legacy of the Public Land Survey System.