2020 Map of Arroyo de las Calabacillas

About this map

Rio Rancho and its expanding street network dominate this 2020 topographic landscape, revealing the intersection of modern suburban development and the complex arroyo systems of the high desert. The map tracks the intricate drainage patterns of the Arroyo de las Calabacillas as it winds through the northern reaches of the city, alongside other significant ephemeral watercourses like Arroyo de los Montoyas and Arroyo Alamo. While the southern sections show a dense grid of residential streets, the northern portions showcase a transitioning landscape where named roads like Vicksburg Rd NW and Encino Rd NW extend into the desert. This survey provides a precise record of the city's northward growth, capturing the exact footprint of neighborhoods such as those found along Shenandoah Dr NW and Matane Rd NW at the start of the 2020s.