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2017 Map of Casa Colorada

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Communities occupies the desert landscape east of the Rio Grande in this survey of the northern Rio Grande Valley. The map documents a significant residential layout defined by extensive loops and long thoroughfares such as Rio Communities Blvd, Navajo Loop, and S Navajo Rd. These planned developments contrast with the natural drainage of the Abo Arroyo, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle near the boundary between Valencia County and Socorro County.

Smaller settlements and clusters including Madrone, Casa Colorada, and Bodega are situated along the valley floor, connected by a network of local roads like Gavilan Rd and Ben San Ave. The transition from the river bottom to the high desert is marked by residential streets such as Santa Clara Ave and Lucero Dr, reflecting the suburban expansion into the arid hills during the early twenty-first century.