2017 Map of Loma Parda

About this map

Loma Parda sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape, where the Mora River winds through a complex system of traditional water management. The agricultural heritage of the area is visible through features like the Loma Parda Community Ditch and the Upper Clyde Ditch, which trace the contours of the river valley. To the west, the path of the Santa Fe Trl cuts across the terrain, marking the historic movement of people and goods through the region. This 2017 survey also documents the confluence of several water systems, including Arroyo Jara and the Sapello River, as they cross the boundary between Mora Co and San Miguel Co. Near the eastern edge, Watrous Cem and Kroenig Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and those tracing the settlement history of these riverside communities.