2010 Map of Dona Ana

About this map

The Mesilla Valley dominates the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the Rio Grande is flanked by a complex system of agricultural water management including the Leasburg Canal, Leasburg Drain, and Hill Lateral. The community of Doña Ana serves as the central hub, featuring the Dona Ana Post Office and a network of named roads like El Camino Real and Dona Ana School Rd. Moving northeast, the terrain rises sharply into the Doña Ana Mountains, anchored by the prominent Doña Ana Peak. This area reveals a transition from irrigated valley farming to arid ranching and mining history, evidenced by the New Mexico State University Animal Science Ranch and the Piedra Blanca Claim. Several arroyos, such as Lucero Arroyo and Doña Ana Arroyo, drain the mountain slopes toward the river, while landmarks like Shalem Bridge and Wagner Well mark essential water points for local travelers and residents.