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2010 Map of Colonias

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Colonias
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pecos River carves through this northern New Mexico landscape, anchoring several small settlements and historic areas. In the northwest corner, the village of Colonias is surrounded by its cultural heritage, specifically the Colonias de San Jose Historic District and the La Placita de Abajo Historic District. These districts suggest a deep-rooted agricultural and communal history along the riverbank. Further downstream, smaller hamlets like El Cerrito and Casas del Medio reflect the scattered nature of habitation in the region.

Away from the river valley, the terrain transitions into arid mesas and canyons such as Cañada de Arriba and Mesita Cortada. The map also records several family ranching operations, including the P Ulibarri Ranch, Margarito Ulibarri Ranch, and Manuel Ulibarri Ranch, illustrating how the land has been utilized for livestock. Ephemeral water sources like Laguna del Arabe and Laguna Seca dot the southern plains, indicating the importance of every water feature in this high-desert environment.