2010 Map of Arroyo Cuervo

About this map

Rio Grande waters define the eastern edge of this 2010 landscape, where the fertile Rincon Valley meets the arid drainage systems of the New Mexico desert. The infrastructure of the high desert is prominently displayed through significant water management features like the McLeod Flood Control Project Dam and the Crow Broad Placitas Site 2a Dam. These structures, along with the Garfield Canal and Garfield Drain, illustrate the intensive engineering required to manage seasonal runoff and support agriculture in the region. To the west, the terrain rises into the Uvas Valley and is carved by numerous dry washes, including Arroyo Cuervo, Arroyo Montoya, and Arroyo Jaralosa. A network of local routes, such as Loma Parda Rd and County Rd E058, provides access through this rugged corridor between the river valley and the western canyons.