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2013 Map of Chili

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The confluence of the Rio Ojo Caliente and the Rio Chama anchors this 2013 survey of the Rio Arriba landscape. Settlements like Chili, El Duende, and Hernandez follow the river valley, where historical water management is evident through the Chili Ditch. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Santa Fe National Forest, dominated by the heights of Clara Peak and Cerro Roman.

The map reveals a complex network of arroyos, such as Arroyo de la Plaza Larga and Arroyo del Oso, which carve through the high ground. Cultural features range from the El Palacio Ranch in the north to the Santa Clara Indian Reservation Rd in the south, reflecting the area's diverse land use. This modern topographic study allows for a precise examination of rural New Mexico's intersection between riparian agriculture and the vast upland forest.