The fertile floor of the Mesilla Valley defines this agricultural landscape, where the Rio Grande is flanked by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure. This 2017 survey shows the intricate system of laterals and drains, such as the West Side Canal, Chamberino Main Lateral, and Three Saints Lateral, that have supported farming in this region for generations. These waterworks connect a string of historic valley settlements, including La Mesa, Chamberino, and Vado. Genealogists will find the locations of Saint Josephs Cem and San Luis Cem near the town centers, while infrastructure markers like the Berino Bridge and Pipeline Bridge highlight the engineering required to manage the river's path through Doña Ana County.
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1891 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1917 · Canutillo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Noria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Noria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Canutillo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · La Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Afton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Bishop Cap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000