2013 Map of Dilia

About this map

The Pecos River carves through this New Mexico landscape, creating a fertile valley where the historic settlements of Dilia, Llano del Medio, and Upper Dilia are concentrated. This area, spanning the border of San Miguel and Guadalupe counties, illustrates a rural economy centered on the river and specific water sources like Salitre Spring and Chupinas Spring. Cattle ranching is a visible part of the local history, with the Abercrombie Ranch and Sowell Ranch established among the mesas and canyons. Topographically, the map is dominated by the steep rises of Mesa de la Chamizalosa and the deep cuts of Cañon Blanco and Cañon de Rancho Alegre. The road network, including NM-119 and the local Dilia Loop, connects these small communities and ranching outposts along the river corridor.