2017 Map of Albuquerque West

About this map

Old Town and the historic heart of Albuquerque sit at the center of this landscape, where the Rio Grande creates a lush corridor of irrigation through the high desert. A complex network of historic water management features, including the Atrisco Riverside Drain, Griegos Drain, and Campbell Ditch, illustrates how the valley's agriculture has long relied on these vital arteries. The transition from the established settlements of Los Duranes and Barelas to the volcanic escarpment of Petroglyph National Monument in the west shows the city's geographical constraints and unique cultural heritage. Transportation is a defining theme here, with the BNSF Railway corridor and major crossings like the Barelas Bridge connecting the residential neighborhoods of South Valley and Arenal to the commercial hubs and the Albuquerque International Sunport in the southeast.