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2013 Map of Los Cordovas

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Los Cordovas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a deep path through this portion of Taos County, defined by the dramatic Cañon del Rio Grande and the iconic Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. To the east, the settlement of Los Cordovas sits near the confluence of several vital waterways, including the Rio Pueblo de Taos and Rio Grande del Rancho. This area is marked by traditional irrigation systems such as the Acequia de Manuel Andres Trujillo, which reflect the long-standing agricultural practices of the high desert.

Evidence of local heritage and spiritual life is found at the San Ysidro Oratorio and the Peñas Negras Cem near the riverbanks. The landscape transitions from the aviation hub at Taos Regional Airport to the technical challenges of the river, where named features like Ski Jump Rapid and Power Line Falls Rapid indicate the river's descent. The presence of numerous Indian Service Routes, such as Indian Service Route 730, underscores the complex land management and historical road networks of the region.