2017 Map of Arroyo Hondo

About this map

Arroyo Hondo and Arroyo Seco anchor the irrigated valleys of Taos County, where the agricultural legacy of the High Desert is visible through intricate water systems like the Llano-Ditch and Acequia de Atalaya. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic descent into the Cañon del Rio Grande, accessed by the John Dunn Trail leading to the historic Dunn Bridge. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Cerro Negro and the protected timberlands of Carson National Forest, where resource extraction is evidenced by the Gallina Mine. This survey preserves the placement of local landmarks such as Rael Cem and Muddy Hot Springs, alongside a network of traditional routes like Old Hwy 3 and Cam del Medio that connect the small settlements and ranch lands along the Rio Hondo.