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2010 Map of Espanola

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Espanola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Española Valley serves as a vital corridor for the Rio Grande, where the river's flow is managed by an intricate network of irrigation channels such as the La Mesilla Ditch and Sombrillo Ditch. This 2010 survey highlights the traditional land patterns of the Santa Clara Pueblo and San Ildefonso Pueblo, juxtaposed with the growing municipal centers of Española and Pojoaque. The landscape is defined by its agricultural heritage, visible in the numerous ranch properties like the Slash-h Ranch and Evans Ranch that dot the riverbanks.

Evidence of the region's deep cultural history is found at the Santa Cruz Cemetery and the Black Mesa Cemetery, located near the prominent geological landmark of Black Mesa. The map also captures the transition from historic rural settlements like Quarteles and Jaconita to more modern residential developments, all connected by a web of local routes including Indian Service Route 602 and La Puebla Rd.