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2013 Map of Galisteo

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Galisteo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Galisteo Creek and its various tributaries, including San Cristobal Arroyo and Arroyo Colorado, shape this high-desert corridor in Santa Fe County. The landscape is defined by the historic importance of its water sources, evidenced by numerous named wells and tanks such as Galisteo Well, Red Tank, and the Los Angeles Tank. The village of Galisteo serves as a focal point, anchored by the Galisteo Historic District and the neighboring Old Galisteo Cem and New Galisteo Cem.

To the north, the BNSF Railway passes through Lamy, a vital rail link that stands near the foothills of Cerro Colorado. The map reveals a complex network of ranching and rural residential development, featuring places like Ranchitos De Galisteo, Los Marias, and the Thornton Ranch. This area represents a classic New Mexican settlement pattern where small communities and family-named landmarks like Loma Montosa and Piedra Lumbre Canyon are distributed along seasonal watercourses and historic trails.