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2020 Map of Chimayo

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Chimayo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Chimayo and the neighboring settlements of Los Pachecos and Rio Chiquito anchor the southern portion of this landscape, situated at the confluence of the Santa Cruz River and the Rio Quemado. The map details a complex system of water management and drainage, with the Quarteles Ditch and numerous arroyos such as Arroyo de Chimayague and Arroyo de Quarteles cutting through the terrain. The presence of the Holy Family Church Cem and the Chimayo Catholic Cem provides essential reference points for those researching the local genealogy and religious history of this area.

The northern half of the quadrangle is defined by the high, dissected plateaus and canyons within the Carson National Forest. Notable geographic features like the Mesa de la Ceja and the deeply incised Rio de Truchas illustrate the transition from the settled valley floor to the upland forest. The intricate network of seasonal watercourses, including the Cañada Ancha and Arroyo del Palacio, highlights the drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use and settlement in this part of Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties.