2017 Map of Placitas

About this map

El Camino Real traces the northwestern corner of this landscape, connecting the ancient Santa Ana Pueblo with the riverside settlements of Angostura and Algodones. The terrain transitions sharply from the Rio Grande valley floor toward the rising foothills of the Sandia Mountains, where the Cibola National Forest encompasses high-elevation canyons such as Palo Duroso Canyon and Cañon del Agua. The community of Placitas serves as a central hub for residential growth, surrounded by various developments like Llanos del Norte and Lomas Altos. Local history is anchored by the Algodones Cem and Placitas Cem, while the dramatic Crest of Montezuma and Cuchilla de San Francisco define the ridgelines overlooking Tecolote. This survey documents a modern era of expansion into the high desert, where traditional land grants and pueblo lands meet increasing suburban infrastructure.