2020 Map of Isleta

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The Rio Grande flows south through this part of Bernalillo County, creating a fertile valley corridor flanked by the arid elevations of Mesa de los Padillas and Black Mesa. This area is defined by the historic lands of Isleta Pueblo, where the primary settlement at Isleta Village Proper sits near the river's edge. To the north, the transition toward the southern reaches of Albuquerque is marked by the established communities of Los Padillas, Pajarito, and Mountainview. Local genealogy is well-supported by the presence of the Isleta Cem, Los Padillas Cem, and Pajarito Cem, which serve these long-standing river valley settlements. The landscape is further shaped by complex water management features like the Isleta Drain, while the southeastern corner is carved by the seasonal drainage of Hells Canyon Wash.