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2017 Map of Los Griegos

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Los Griegos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Petroglyph National Monument dominates the western volcanic escarpment in this 2017 study of the West Mesa and the North Valley. The landscape transitions sharply from the arid, arroyo-carved terrain of Boca Negra Canyon and Rinconada Canyon to the fertile floodplain of the Rio Grande. This corridor is defined by an intricate network of historical irrigation infrastructure, including the Corrales Main Canal, Griegos Lateral, and Chamizal Lateral, which supported the agricultural development of settlements like Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Lee Acres.

Urban expansion is evident in the burgeoning suburban layouts of Rio Rancho and Paradise Hills, contrasting with the established neighborhoods of Los Griegos and Hahn. Educational and institutional anchors are prominent, most notably the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute situated near the river, and the Central New Mexico Community Coll - Westside Campus further west. The map also records the precise path of the Mariposa Diversion Channel, reflecting modern water management efforts alongside centuries-old acequia systems.