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2017 Map of Bernalillo

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bernalillo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque is defined by a dense network of traditional water management systems and ancestral lands. This 2017 survey details the complex hydraulic landscape where the Sandia Acequia, Bernalillo Acequia, and Algodones Ditch redirect river water to the surrounding valley. These historic irrigation channels support the agricultural life of the Pueblo of Sandia Village and the Santa Ana Pueblo, while the Bernalillo Riverside Drain and Upper Corrales Riverside Drain manage the floodplain's water table.

Residential growth in Rio Rancho and Corrales contrasts with the traditional layouts of El Llanito and Ranchito. Cultural landmarks like the Bernalillo Cem and Our Lady of Sorrows Cem are noted alongside geological features such as Canjilon Hill and the Bernalillo Plug. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward the Cibola National Forest, marked by modern developments like Placitas and an extensive trail network including the Paseo del Bosque Trail Loop.