2013 Map of El Valle

About this map

El Valle and Vallecitos lie along the high drainage of the Rio de las Trampas within this portion of the Carson National Forest. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated system of traditional acequias, including the Acequia de Abajo de el Valle and the Acequia Madre de Llano San Juan, which divert water from the high peaks to the valley settlements. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Santa Fe National Forest, culminating in the high summits of Trampas Peak and Jicarilla Peak. This survey highlights the intersection of public land management and established family holdings, noting landmarks like the Tafoya Ranch and Martinez Ranch. Higher elevations are characterized by complex canyon systems like Osha Canyon and the alpine San Leonardo Lakes, while lower areas show the intricate network of forest roads and trails that connect remote outposts like Hodges.