2013 Map of Isleta

About this map

Isleta Pueblo serves as a focal point in this 2013 survey of the Middle Rio Grande Valley, where the Rio Grande corridor supports a complex network of traditional irrigation and modern infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its water management, featuring a dense grid of canals including the Isleta Riverside Drain, Upper Cosique Acequia, and Tome Drain. These waterways nourish the valley floor between the elevated terrain of Black Mesa and Parea Mesa. Settlements like Pajarito, Los Padillas, and Barr line the fertile plain, accompanied by local landmarks such as the Isleta PO and several family or community burial grounds including Pajarito Cem and Los Padillas Cem. The presence of the At&SF RR and the Bernalillo Co and Valencia Co border illustrates the region's role as a vital transportation and administrative corridor south of Albuquerque.