2016 Map of La Valley

About this map

The settlement of La Valley sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in this high-altitude corner of Costilla County. Irrigation and water management are the lifeblood of this high desert environment, visible in the engineered path of the Sanchez Canal and the natural drainage network that feeds it. Streams like San Francisco Cr and Vallejos Cr descend from the peaks to the north, while southern drainages including Jaroso Cr and Cuates Cr carve deep into the rugged topography. The map details a landscape where traditional land use meets modern infrastructure, shown through the network of local connectors such as Co RD J.2 and RD 22.3 that navigate the varied terrain. This survey provides a precise record of the hydrology and settlement patterns within the Culebra Range foothills.