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2010 Map of San Luis

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of San Luis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Puerco carves a deep path through the high desert of Sandoval County, anchoring the small settlements of San Luis and Cabezon. This landscape is defined by its massive plateaus, including Mesa San Luis and Bosque Grande Mesa, which rise sharply from the valley floor. Water management is a central theme of the geography here, evidenced by numerous tanks and catchment features like the Cabezon Community Reservoir and the Rio Puerco Detention Dam Number 65, essential for supporting livestock and small communities in an arid climate.

Local industry and topography intersect at the Arroyo Mines and Cuevitas Camp, while prominent landmarks such as Cerro Colorado and Angostura Hill provide orientation for those navigating the network of unpaved paths like County RD 85. The map also details numerous seasonal drainages, including Arroyo Chavez and Arroyo Balcon, which flow into the primary river system, reflecting the traditional land use patterns of this New Mexican ranching country.