2020 Map of Chili

About this map

The confluence of Rio Chama and Rio Ojo Caliente anchors this 2020 landscape, where the high desert meets the northern reaches of the Santa Fe National Forest. Small settlements such as Chili, La Chuachia, and El Duende line the fertile valley corridor of the Chama, tracing a historical pattern of habitation dependent on the river's path. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Clara Peak and Cerro Roman, revealing a complex network of drainage systems including Arroyo de la Plaza Larga and Arroyo del Ojitos. This modern survey provides an intricate view of the land's transition from riparian valleys to elevated forest lands. The presence of named water sources like Henry Spring and numerous local road networks like 31 Mile Road and Co RD 136 reflects the ongoing integration of public forest management and private ranching interests.