2017 Map of Las Cruces

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor in southern New Mexico defines the geography of this 2017 survey, where the river's path is paralleled by an intricate network of irrigation channels. These features, including the Leasburg Canal, Dona Ana Lateral, and Picacho Drain, reveal the engineering required to support agriculture and settlement in the arid Mesilla Valley. To the east, the urban center of Las Cruces expands toward the New Mexico State University - Main Campus, while historical pockets like Mesilla Park and Tortugas maintain their distinct identities. Cultural and community landmarks are frequent, notably the San Albino Ch and several local burial grounds such as Odd Fellow Cem and San Jose Cem. To the west, the landscape rises sharply into the Robledo Mountains and Apache Canyon, creating a stark contrast between the cultivated valley floor and the high desert terrain.