2011 Map of Polvadera Peak

About this map

Polvadera Sawmill Camp sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, representing a rare point of human habitation among the mesas and canyons of the Santa Fe National Forest. The terrain is dominated by volcanic features and significant relief, anchored by the massive Chicoma Mountain in the south and the prominent Polvadera Peak to the north. A network of high mesas, including Polvadera Mesa and Mesa del Medio, are carved by deep drainages like Cañoncito Seco and the headwaters of Santa Clara Creek. The map documents a complex hydrological system where water flows through steep features such as Santa Clara Canyon and along Abiquiu Creek. This 2011 survey captures the area's essential geographic character, from named cinder cones like Cerro Pelon to the remote seasonal camp at Polvadera Sawmill Camp.