2010 Map of San Acacio

About this map

San Acacio and Viejo San Acacio anchor this high-desert agricultural landscape, where a sophisticated network of water management features allows for cultivation in the shadow of the San Luis Hills. The geography is defined by an intricate system of acequias and modern irrigation works, including the Cerritos Canal, Eastdale Culebra Canal, and the Mesa Ditch. These waterways draw from Culebra Creek and the significant storage capacity provided by the Sanchez Stabilizing Reservoir. Local history is centered near the Old Town Cemetery, which marks the earlier roots of the settlement pattern. The map reveals the precise layout of Sanchez Stabilizing Dam and various stock ditches, such as San Acacio Stock Ditch Number 2, illustrating the enduring reliance on gravity-fed water systems to sustain life and ranching in this portion of Costilla County.