2020 Map of Loma Parda

About this map

Loma Parda sits at the heart of this landscape where the Mora River carves a winding path through the northern New Mexico terrain. The area's agricultural history is etched into the earth through irrigation systems like the Loma Parda Community Ditch and the Upper Clyde Ditch, which redirect water from the river to the surrounding valley. In the southern reaches of the map, the Sapello River joins the drainage system, while the winding Arroyo Jara serves as the dividing line between Mora Co and San Miguel Co. Traces of the frontier era remain visible near the eastern edge, where the Old Santa Fe Trl follows the high ground. Local genealogy is preserved at the Watrous Cem and Kroenig Cem, situated near the confluence of major roads and waterways, marking the historical footprint of early settlers in this river valley region.