1953 Map of El Rito
USGS Topo · Published 1974About this map
El Rito sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, where the traditional water management systems of northern New Mexico are clearly visible. The map documents a complex network of irrigation ditches, including the Acequia del Monte, Acequia Medio, and Acequia del Madre, which divert water from the El Rito stream to support the valley's agriculture. This reliance on gravity-fed irrigation is a hallmark of the region's Spanish colonial heritage, further evidenced by the Juan Jose Lobato Grant Boundary which divides the territory.
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Editions of this 1953 El Rito Map
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Historical Maps of Las Placitas Through Time
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