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2013 Map of San Lucas Dam

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of San Lucas Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the majority of this high-desert terrain in McKinley County, defined by a complex system of mesas and deep drainages. The landscape is characterized by prominent landforms such as San Mateo Mesa in the west and Jesus Mesa to the south, with numerous named canyons like Chole Canyon and La Polvadera Canyon carving through the plateau. A network of livestock water sources, including Jose Gabriel Tank, Michael Tank, and Dauber Tank, points to the area's grazing history.

Water management is anchored by the San Lucas Dam in the southeast, situated near the head of El Derrame Cañon. This 2013 survey illustrates how transportation follows the natural contours, with routes like Jesus Mesa Rd and Co Road 75 providing access to remote points such as Rancho Perfecto Point. The drainage patterns of Cañada la Vacas and San Lucas Canyon further highlight the intricate topography of this New Mexico wilderness.