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2017 Map of Espanola

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Espanola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Rio Grande flows through the heart of the Espanola Valley, a landscape defined by its ancient agricultural roots and tribal heritage. This 2017 survey details the complex network of irrigation ditches that have sustained the region for centuries, including the La Mesilla Ditch, Sombrillo Ditch, and Quarteles Ditch. Centered on the city of Española, the map illustrates a convergence of cultural landmarks, from the Santa Clara Pueblo and the Santa Clara Indian Reservation in the west to the historic communities of Santa Cruz and Pojoaque in the east.

Prominent geographical features such as the basaltic Black Mesa stand in contrast to the fertile corridors along the Pojoaque River and Santa Cruz River. Modern transportation through the valley follows historic paths, with N Pso De Onate and Cities of Gold Rd connecting residential areas like Guachupangue, Jacona, and Cuyamungue. This map provides a detailed look at the interface between traditional land use and contemporary development in northern New Mexico.