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2017 Map of Cundiyo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Chimayo and Potrero sit at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where traditional irrigation infrastructure like the Potrero Ditch and La Puebla Ditch still draws from the Santa Cruz River. The terrain is defined by deep drainages and canyons, including Cañon Chimayo and Canon Escondido, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Cundiyo Rd. To the south, the settlement of Nambe serves as a hub near the Nambe Dairy Area, illustrating the region's agricultural roots.

Water management is central to life here, anchored by the Santa Cruz Lake reservoir and the confluence of several mountain streams such as Rio Quemado and Rio Chiquito. For the genealogist, the map identifies specific community landmarks like the Cundiyo Cem near the village of Cundiyo, and traces family-named roads such as Pso De Chavez and Don Bernardo, providing a clear view of the 21st-century rural layout in Santa Fe County.