2013 Map of Loma Machete

About this map

Rio Rancho and the neighboring community of Corrales define this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, showing a complex network of residential development during the early 21st century. The map reveals how the city’s grid system interacts with natural features like the Arroyo de la Barranca and Arroyo de las Lomitas Negras, which carve through the plateau. Local landmarks such as Picuda Peak and the namesake Loma Machete rise above the suburban expansion, while smaller neighborhoods like Loma Duran and Loma Colorado de Abajo are clearly delineated. Transportation is centered around corridors like Unser Blvd NE and Rainbow Blvd NW, which facilitate movement through the high-elevation terrain punctuated by Loma Barbon and the ephemeral Laguna de las Bacas.