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2020 Map of San Felipe Pueblo

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of San Felipe Pueblo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

San Felipe Pueblo and the settlement of Algodones anchor this stretch of the Rio Grande valley, where ancient agricultural practices meet modern infrastructure. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the San Felipe E Side Ditch, Santa Ana Ditch, and Algodones Riverside Drain, which channel water from the Rio Grande to the surrounding fields. These waterworks illustrate the enduring importance of river management in the high desert, sustaining life below the looming heights of Santa Ana Mesa.

Cultural and historical pathways like El Camino Real trace the valley floor, connecting the residential areas of La Mesita with the broader region. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous seasonal watercourses, such as Arroyo Maria Chavez and Arroyo Tonque, which drain the eastern uplands. This 2020 survey provides a detailed look at the Pueblo's modern layout, from the residential clusters at Coyote Valley to the essential transportation corridors of Indian Svc Rte 84 and Hagen Rd.