2010 Map of Galisteo

About this map

The high desert basin of Galisteo is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and scattered ranching outposts south of the Santa Fe area. The landscape is marked by the central Galisteo Creek, which is fed by numerous drainages including the Arroyo de los Angeles and San Cristobal Arroyo. Evidence of earlier indigenous occupation is preserved at the Pueblo of She and Pueblo Largo, located near the northern settlement of Lamy. Transport patterns here are defined by a mix of modern county roads and remnants of the past, most notably the Old Railroad Bed running north to south. Small family and community nodes like Ranchitos De Galisteo and Los Marias are supported by vital water infrastructure, including the School House Windmill and Red Tank, illustrating the reliance on groundwater in this arid terrain.