2017 Map of Agua Fria

About this map

Santa Fe and the village of Agua Fria anchor this 2017 study of the high desert terrain where urban expansion meets the Santa Fe National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the residential street grids and the Santa Fe Municipal Airport to the open expanses of the Caja del Rio Plateau. A complex network of drainage features like Arroyo Calabasas and Cañada Ancha illustrates the natural hydrology of the area, while historical markers such as San Isidro Cem provide touchpoints for local genealogy. The presence of Southwestern Coll and various ranch-related features like Headquarters Well shows the mix of institutional development and traditional land use. To the south and west, the Santa Fe River and Arroyo de los Chamisos cut through the volcanic tablelands, marking the geographic boundaries of the growing city.