2020 Map of Casa Colorada

About this map

Rio Communities occupies the northern reach of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Rio Grande valley meets planned residential development. The map details the transition from the fertile corridor of the Rio Grande into the arid uplands, marked by the prominent drainage of the Abo Arroyo as it cuts toward the Valencia County and Socorro County line. Modern infrastructure is characterized by an extensive network of residential loops and avenues, including Rio Communities Blvd and the sprawling Navajo Loop. Localities like Madrone, Bodega, and the eponymous Casa Colorada appear as distinct nodes within this network, reflecting the 21st-century growth patterns of the Middle Rio Grande Valley. The cartography provides a clear look at how property divisions and local roads like Ensayo Loop and Turbine Rd have shaped the land between the river and the eastern mesas.