2017 Map of Tres Orejas

About this map

Tres Orejas rises as the central topographic feature of this high-altitude landscape in Taos County, where the desert plateau meets the eastern edge of the Carson National Forest. The map documents a complex system of water management essential for livestock and local agriculture, characterized by numerous catchment basins including Carson Reservoir, Torres Tank, and Borrego Tank. The drainage patterns are defined by seasonal watercourses like Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca, which carve through the arid terrain. Settlement patterns here show an interesting mix of traditional land use and modern developments, evidenced by unconventional road names such as Earthship Way and Skid Row. This intersection of rugged natural geography and distinct local naming conventions provides a clear record of how this portion of northern New Mexico has been utilized and subdivided into the twenty-first century.