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2023 Map of Los Cordovas

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Los Cordovas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through the high desert of Taos County, flanked by the protective expanse of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. This area is defined by the sharp verticality of the canyon, home to uniquely named whitewater features like High Bridge Rapid, Yellow Bank Rapid, and the curiously titled Dead Car Rapid.

Southeast of the river, the landscape transitions from the open tracts of the mesa to the settled agriculture of Los Cordovas. Here, the Acequia de Manuel Andres Trujillo and the Rio Pueblo de Taos provide vital water to the valley, supporting a traditional rural layout. Nearby landmarks such as the Peñas Negras Cem and the Taos Regional Airport highlight the mix of deep-rooted local history and modern infrastructure serving the high-altitude plateau.