2010 Map of Rocky Ford

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a path through this agricultural landscape in the Otero County high plains, defining the development of Rocky Ford. A sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure is visible, including the Catlin Canal, Otero Canal, and Fort Lyon Storage Canal, which support the region's famous produce heritage at Melon Field. The town itself is centered around the Rocky Ford Post Office, with the Rocky Ford Water Works and Valley View Cemetery situated nearby. Moving southeast toward Swink, the map identifies smaller community clusters such as Newdale and Krammes. To the north, the Dye Reservoir and its accompanying Dye Dam regulate the river's flow, while transportation is facilitated by the Todd Airport and an extensive grid of county roads that link outlying agricultural fields and local landmarks like Cottonwood Field.