2013 Map of Puerco Dam

About this map

Las Lagunitas Ranch and the isolated Cuervo Crossing anchor this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, where the intricate drainage systems of the Rio Puerco basin define the local geography. The map illustrates a deeply dissected terrain dominated by the massive Mesa Prieta to the north and the complex network of the Laguna Indian Res boundaries. A series of deep incisions, including Salado Canyon and Cañon Cuervo, reveal the erosive power of seasonal waterways like Salado Creek and Arroyo Nine. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the rural land management and hydrological features of the region, from the named Cañada Nervio to the specific canyon floors such as Cañon de la Agua Blanca.