2023 Map of Arroyo Seco

About this map

Taos Pueblo and the surrounding agricultural communities define this landscape at the base of the Taos Mountains. The settlement pattern follows the intricate water management systems necessary for life here, including the Rio Lucero Diversion, Arroyo Seco Ditch, and Tenorio Ditch. These acequias and channels distribute water from the Rio Hondo and Rio Lucero to the fields around Arroyo Seco and Valdez. To the north and east, the terrain rises sharply into the Carson National Forest, where high-altitude landmarks like Lobo Peak and Perra Peak dominate the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness. This modern survey documents the interface between ancient tribal lands, colonial-era settlements like San Cristobal, and protected federal wilderness areas, including the edge of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness.