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2002 Map of Chili

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Chili
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Rio Chama flows through a landscape defined by traditional land grants and Indigenous territory in this northern New Mexico quadrangle. The settlement of Chili is the primary hub along the river, accompanied by the nearby Immaculate Conception Ch and the neighboring community of La Cuchilla. The map reveals a complex intersection of historic boundaries, including the Juan Jose Lobato Grant, Bartolome Sanchez Grant, and the Santa Clara Indian Reservation.

Industry and topography are closely linked here, evidenced by several Pumice Pits located south of the Rio del Oso. High points like Clara Peak and Black Mesa overlook a network of seasonal watercourses such as Arroyo del Palacio and Arroyo de Lemitas. This 2002 update of 1949 topography provides an essential view of the traditional irrigation systems like the Chili Ditch that have long supported agriculture in the valley.