2013 Map of South Garcia SE

About this map

Laguna Pueblo Springs and the nearby Laguna Pueblo Seeps highlight the critical role of water in this high-desert region of New Mexico. The landscape is defined by massive geologic formations including Mesa Lucero on the western edge and Black Mesa in the north, which together dictate the course of ephemeral drainages like Arroyo Garcia. The Rio Puerco meanders through the eastern portion of the terrain, crossing the boundary between Bernalillo and Valencia counties. Transportation in the area relies on a network of tribal and state routes, specifically Indian Service Route 549 and Indian Service Route 548, which intersect the primary corridor of NM-6. This 2013 survey illustrates a sparsely populated but geographically significant area where land use is closely tied to the natural boundaries of the desert mesas and traditional Laguna Pueblo lands.