2013 Map of Polvadera Peak

About this map

Polvadera Peak and Chicoma Mtn anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest. The map documents a rugged terrain of mesas and deep drainages at the boundary of Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties. Historical land use and resource management are evident through features like the Polvadera Sawmill Camp and the Road Mesa Trick Tank, reflecting the area's history of logging and water management for livestock or wildlife. Numerous waterways, including Polvadera Creek, Abiquiu Cr, and the headwaters of Santa Clara Cr, carve through the complex topography of Polvadera Mesa and the Santa Clara Canyon. Small settlements or localities such as La Mesita, La Terrera, and El Cañoncito are situated along the lower slopes and access roads like Polvadera Rd and State Hwy 565.