2020 Map of Santos Peak

About this map

Santos Mesa and its namesake peak dominate this high-desert landscape in Rio Arriba County, where a complex network of drainage systems like Muñoz Canyon and Martinez Canyon carve through the plateau. This 2020 survey illustrates the high-altitude topography of northern New Mexico, defined by prominent flat-topped features including Encinada Mesa and Albert Mesa. The drainage patterns of Muñoz Cr and Carrizo Cr dictate the natural travel corridors through this arid terrain. Access across these elevations is maintained by several county routes, such as Co RD 492 and Co RD 495, which follow the contours of the land. The map also highlights distinctive local landmarks such as Magdalena Butte and the deep recesses of Ice Canyon, providing a clear look at the geological character of the region as it appeared in the early twenty-first century.