2020 Map of Variadero

About this map

Variadero sits at the southern base of the Variadero Mesa, marking a focal point where the Conchas River meets the drainages of the high desert plateau. This 2020 landscape in San Miguel County is defined by its dramatic mesa and canyon topography, including Mesita Trementina and the deep cuts of La Cañada del Salado. Settlement is sparse, clustered primarily at San Rafael and the namesake village, connected by the winding route of State Hwy 104. The inclusion of the Trementina Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing families in this corner of New Mexico. The drainage patterns of Arroyo Manga and Trementina Cr reveal the complex hydrology of the region, where seasonal waterways have sculpted the terrain over centuries.