2013 Map of Las Cruces

About this map

Las Cruces serves as the focal point of this 2013 study, illustrating the dense concentration of civic and historic sites between the Rio Grande and the foothills of the Robledo Mountains. The city's growth is framed by its proximity to the University Park area and the historic village of Mesilla, where the San Albino Ch stands as a local landmark. A complex network of irrigation features, including the Leasburg Canal, Dona Ana Lateral, and Mesilla Drain, reveals the region’s long-standing reliance on managed water systems to sustain the valley floor. To the east, the At&Sf Rr runs parallel to established corridors, while legacy burial grounds such as Odd Fellows Cem and Saint Joseph Cemeteries provide points of interest for genealogists. The map also captures the distinct suburban boundaries of Fairacres and Tortugas, showing how these communities have integrated with the expanding urban reach of the county seat.