2011 Map of San Jose

About this map

The Pecos River carves through this northern New Mexico landscape, anchoring a string of traditional riverside settlements including San Jose, El Ancon, and Ribera. This 2011 survey documents the complex water management and transportation systems that sustain these communities, featuring several structures such as the San Jose Dam, San Bacino Dam, and Ribera Dam. The map provides a detailed view of the valley floor where the river meets the surrounding high country, marked by drainage systems like Sebadilla Creek and Mortandad Creek. To the north, the terrain becomes more isolated, dotted with land-use markers like the Priest Mine and Melton Windmill. The inclusion of La Madera Canyon and Telephone Canyon illustrates the deep incisions made by seasonal runoff into the high plateaus flanking the river valley.