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2017 Map of Chimayo

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Chimayo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Chimayo and its neighboring villages sit at the intersection of high desert arroyos and the foothills of the Santa Fe National Forest. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, where traditional water management is evidenced by the Quarteles Ditch and numerous seasonal drainages like Arroyo de la Morada and Arroyo de Chinguague. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the land, with small communities such as Los Pachecos, La Puebla, and Rio Chiquito clustered near these watercourses.

Cultural history is anchored by local landmarks including the Chimayo Catholic Church Cem and Holy Family Church Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted community ties of the Rio Arriba and Santa Fe county borderlands. The terrain rises sharply toward the northeast, dominated by features like Mesa de la Ceja and high plateaus cut by the Cañada de las Gallinas, illustrating the transition from valley agriculture to the rugged forest highlands.