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2017 Map of Tancosa Windmill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tancosa Windmill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tancosa Windmill stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of northwestern New Mexico, marking a critical water source in an arid expanse defined by complex drainage systems and traditional land boundaries. The terrain is characterized by the broad elevations of Sisnathyel Mesa and the level reaches of Apache Flats, which are carved by intermittent watercourses such as Tancosa Wash and Pena Wash.

Navigational routes through this region are predominantly managed by tribal services, including Indian Svc Rte 6 and Indian Svc Rte 24, which provide access across the state-defined border between Rio Arriba and Sandoval Counties. The map records a landscape of limited permanent surface water, highlighted by the presence of Mule Lake and the deep geography of Chacon Canyon, illustrating the remote and specialized infrastructure required for ranching and travel in this part of the state.