2017 Map of Polvadera Peak

About this map

Polvadera Peak and Chicoma Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest, where the border of Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties meets the northern edge of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The terrain is defined by a series of volcanic mesas and deep drainages, including Polvadera Mesa and the notable Santa Clara Canyon. This area serves as a critical watershed, with numerous springs and drainages like Polvadera Creek and Rito de Abiquiu flowing through the high country. Isolated features such as the Road Mesa Trick Tank and high meadows like Cienega Redonda indicate the region's historical use for livestock grazing. The presence of State Hwy 565 and Polvadera Rd provides the primary access through this complex network of volcanic ridges and alpine valleys.