2017 Map of Sapello

About this map

The Sapello River and its numerous tributaries, including Manuelitas Cr and Rito Colorado, carve a complex network of canyons across this Northern New Mexico landscape. Small settlements and ranching hubs such as Canoncito, San Ignacio, and Manuelitas follow the watercourses, reflecting a traditional pattern of high-altitude land use where narrow valleys provide essential passage. This 2017 survey reveals the continued importance of these historical place-names, which are anchored by local landmarks like Santa Niño Cem and San Isidro Cem. From the high northern slopes of Peñasco Blanco to the southern reach of Sanguijuela Arroyo, the map documents a geography defined by its dramatic relief, including Cañon de Medio and the prominent Fragoso Ridge. Local roads such as El Cantor Rd and Martinez Ranch Rd connect these scattered homesteads across the Mora and San Miguel county line.