2011 Map of Chimayo

About this map

Chimayo and the surrounding valley communities of Los Pachecos and El Rincon de los Trujillos are shown in detail along the banks of the Santa Cruz River. This northern New Mexico landscape is characterized by a sophisticated network of traditional irrigation and modern water management, seen in the winding Quarteles Ditch and a series of flood control structures including the Santa Cruz Watershed Site 3a Dam. The settlement pattern follows the narrow fertile strips between high arid terrain, such as the Mesa de la Ceja to the east. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies significant landmarks like the Chimayo Post Office, the Holy Family Church Cemetery, and the Chimayo Catholic Cemetery, alongside numerous named arroyos and cañadas that define the ancestral boundaries of this high-desert region.