2020 Map of San Lucas Dam

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses much of this high-desert terrain in McKinley County, defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas. The landscape is marked by the presence of numerous livestock tanks such as Piedra Tank, Michael Tank, and Baca Tank, which are vital water sources for this arid environment. Significant topographic features like San Mateo Mesa and Jesus Mesa rise above the drainage systems of La Polvadera Canyon and Chole Canyon, illustrating the erosive forces that have shaped the region. Near the southeastern edge, the San Lucas Dam stands at the head of El Derrame Cañon, an area further detailed by local routes like Jesus Mesa Rd and Co Rd 75. These markers of human engineering and the cattle-grazing economy, including the specifically named Rancho Perfecto Point, reflect the ongoing land use patterns within this federally managed wilderness.