2017 Map of Pintada

About this map

Pintada is the central settlement in this high-desert landscape of Guadalupe County, appearing here in the early 21st century. The community is situated along the banks of the Pintada Arroyo, where the terrain transitions into a complex of drainage channels and plateaus. This area maintains deep ties to local heritage, evidenced by the presence of the Old Pintada Cem located just east of the main settlement. The map reveals a transition from traditional land use to modern infrastructure, where established routes like Pintada Rd and Sunset Rd connect the settlement to the wider region. Further north, the landscape is defined by the east-west corridor of Interstate 40, which cuts a straight path across the undulating topography. In the northeast corner, the Cañon de Baca provides a significant geographical landmark, marking the natural drainage patterns that have likely influenced settlement and ranching in this part of New Mexico for generations.