2011 Map of Placitas

About this map

Placitas and its surrounding homesteads occupy the northern foothills of the Sandia Mountains, where traditional land use and modern residential expansion meet. The landscape is defined by its reliance on water and mineral resources, evidenced by the Casa Acequia and a high concentration of mining claims including the Victo Group, San Jose Group, and the Montezuma Mine. These sites sit alongside more recent developments like The Overlook and Puesta Del Sol. The map documents the intricate network of local drainage, such as Las Huertas Creek and Arroyo del Oso, which have historically shaped settlement patterns in this part of Sandoval County. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Placitas Cemetery and Algodones Cemetery, while researchers of the ranching era can trace the grounds of the Diamond-Tail Ranch and El Rancho de San Francisco near the eastern edge of the survey.