2013 Map of San Antonio SE

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor in Socorro County is defined here by its complex irrigation infrastructure, including the Elmendorf Ditch and San Antonio Ditch. These waterways parallel the river, supporting the small settlement of San Antonito at the edge of a transitioning landscape. East of the river valley, the terrain shifts abruptly into the arid basin of the Jornada del Muerto, where water management is limited to isolated features like Table Mountain Tank and Fite Tank. The juxtaposition of the verdant river valley and the desert interior illustrates the importance of water rights and land use in this part of New Mexico, while Guadalajara Rd provides a singular point of access into the eastern flats.