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2013 Map of Los Lunas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Grande waters dominate the valley floor, channeled through an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure including the Upper Belen Riverside Drain and Lower Peralta Riverside Drain. This modern landscape preserves profound archaeological and cultural layers, most notably the Pottery Mound and the historic Los Lentes Pueblo. The settlement pattern follows the fertile river corridor, where established communities like Bosque Farms, Peralta, and Los Lunas are connected by the NM-314 and NM-47 corridors.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to several named burial grounds, such as the Sangre de Cristo Cem and San Antonio de los Lentes Cem. The transition from the river valley to the higher eastern plains is marked by the volcanic prominence of El Cerro Tome and the sprawling residential development of Meadow Lake. Transport links include the Manzano Expy and the Mid Valley Airpark, illustrating the area's evolution into a vital suburban and agricultural hub.