2020 Map of San Lorenzo

About this map

The Mimbres River valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement and transit in this southwestern New Mexico landscape, bounded by the protected reaches of the Gila National Forest. The map documents a cluster of traditional communities including Mimbres, San Lorenzo, and San Juan, where the availability of water has historically dictated the pattern of agriculture and habitation. Evidence of modern infrastructure is visible at the Casas Adobes Airpark, while numerous canyons, such as Noonday Canyon and Ancheta Canyon, cut through the surrounding terrain. Small-scale water management features like Brunner Tank and Beth Tank are scattered throughout the hills, essential for ranching and land use in this arid environment. The road network, including the Georgetown Rd and Wigwam Ranch Rd, connects these remote settlements to the deeper interior canyons like Georgetown Canyon and Sheppard Canyon.