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2013 Map of Casa Colorada

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Casa Colorada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Communities and the surrounding Valencia County landscape are defined by the passage of the Rio Grande along the western edge of this survey. The settlement patterns reflect a mix of traditional river-side communities like Jarales and Casa Colorada alongside more modern residential developments. A network of local roads, such as Sonnenberg Loop and Navajo Loop, branch off from primary thoroughfares like Rio Communities Blvd and NM-304.

The southern portion of the map is marked by the Abo Arroyo, which serves as a natural boundary near the Valencia Co Socorro Co line. This drainage feature highlights the transition from the irrigated valley floors to the higher desert elevations. Named locations like Madrone and Bodega indicate established points of interest within this high-desert environment, while the San Juan Heading points to the essential water management infrastructure that supports life in this arid region.