2010 Map of Luis Lopez

About this map

Luis Lopez and San Antonio anchor the eastern corridor of this landscape, situated along the major transportation routes that follow the Rio Grande valley. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Chupadera Mountains, where the economy of the early 21st century is defined by ranching and legacy mining operations. Features like the Jacobo Sedillo Ranch and Nogal Ranch indicate the continued agricultural use of the land, while a concentration of mining sites including the Grand Canyon Mine, Tower Mine, and Mancy Mine suggest a history of mineral exploration in the canyons. The geography is deeply dissected by drainage systems such as Black Canyon, Blue Canyon, and Red Canyon, which flow eastward toward the valley from the high ground of Table Mountain. This period shows the intersection of modern interstate travel with traditional land holdings and the geological remains of local industry.