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2017 Map of Abeytas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The confluence of the Rio Puerco and the Rio Grande dominates this Middle Rio Grande Valley landscape, where traditional agricultural patterns persist through an intricate network of irrigation features. The map documents the persistent settlements of Sabinal, Abeytas, and San Francisco, which are interconnected by historic routes including Old Hwy 85 and Ramon Lopez Rd. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the San Juan Ditch, La Joya Ditch, and the Belen Grant Lateral Number One.

Genealogists will find value in the location of the Abeytas Cem and the named family roads such as Chavez Rd, Griego's, and Orona's that define the local property divisions. West of the river valley, the terrain rises toward Picho Hill, providing a stark contrast to the fertile valley floor. The Rio Puerco Bridge stands as a notable landmark where transportation infrastructure meets the seasonal drainage of the high desert.