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2010 Map of La Joya

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of La Joya
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rio Grande waters flow through this central New Mexico landscape, shaping the valley where the settlement of La Joya and the Lajoya Post Office are situated. The map illustrates a complex drainage system east of the river, defined by several major arroyos including Salas Arroyo, Bernardo Arroyo, and Pascual Arroyo. These seasonal watercourses carve through the high desert, leading into features like Palo Duro Canyon and Cibola Canyon.

Mineral exploration is evident through several sites tucked into the eastern hills, notably the Joyita Mine, Bachelder Everheart Mine, and Dewey Mine. Small ranching and residential clusters such as Diamond T Ranch, San Geronimo, and Loma Parda indicate the sparse but persistent human footprint in the area. Local history is anchored by the La Joya Cemetery and the protected lands of the La Joya State Game Refuge, which spans the river's western banks.