2013 Map of Ranchos De Taos

About this map

Ranchos de Taos and Talpa serve as central points in this landscape where high desert valleys meet the rising peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The settlement pattern follows the essential water sources of the Rio Grande del Rancho and the Rio Chiquito, with historical irrigation infrastructure like the Acequia Madre del Rio Chiquito and Acequia de Avago la Loma illustrating the long-standing agricultural traditions of the region. Significant for genealogists, the map identifies several distinct burial grounds including Hart Cem, Camposanto Jesus Nazareno, and Saint Francis Cem. As the terrain climbs toward the Carson National Forest, the map records numerous named canyons and ridges such as McGaffey Ridge and Ojitos Canyon, reflecting a landscape defined by its complex topography and traditional land use.