2020 Map of Sedillo

About this map

The Cibola National Forest dominates this landscape on the eastern slopes of the Manzano Mountains and Manzanita Mountains. Settlement is concentrated along the canyon floors and historical travel corridors, notably in Tijeras and the high mountain communities of Sedillo, Juan Tomas, and Cedro. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages such as Gutierrez Canyon and Tijeras Canyon, which have historically channeled movement between the high desert and the peaks. Local history is anchored by sites like the Sedillo Cem and Juan Tomás Cem, while the southwestern corner touches the military boundary of Kirtland AFB. This map illustrates the transition from traditional mountain villages to more modern residential developments like Forest Park and Los Pinos, showing how geographic features continue to dictate the footprint of human habitation in Bernalillo County.