2023 Map of Stony Lake

About this map

Ocate Creek meanders through the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the high plains of northeastern New Mexico meet the rising terrain of the Sangre de Cristo foothills. The boundary between Colfax and Mora counties bisects the map, marking a transition in land management and historical jurisdictional lines. To the north, the drainage basin includes Ferguson Lake and the seasonally fluctuating Dry Laguna, while the southern expanse is defined by the namesake Stony Lake. The topography is etched by deep erosional features such as Pup Canyon and Dog Canyon, which reveal the complex drainage patterns typical of this semi-arid region. Practical access is primarily represented by Co Rd C-4, providing a modern connection across this sparsely populated ranching and grazing country.