2011 Map of Carson

About this map

The Rio Grande cuts through the southeastern corner of this high-desert landscape, providing a sharp contrast to the network of dry washes like Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca and Scott Arroyo that dominate the plateau. This 2011 survey captures the sparse settlement patterns of Taos County, where the village of Pilar sits along the river while Carson and Barranca serve as remote outposts on the higher ground. The land use here is defined by a reliance on water management and mining, evidenced by numerous named stock ponds such as Mondragon Tank and Montosa Tank.