2017 Map of San Jose

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep valley through this portion of San Miguel County, anchoring a string of traditional New Mexican settlements including San Jose, Lucero, El Ancon, and Ribera. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the wooded heights of the Santa Fe National Forest in the north to the river-bottom agriculture and transportation corridors in the south. Many of these communities are connected by a network of local roads such as Co Rd B41A and State Hwy 3, which trace the contours of the land around Lucero Canyon and Telephone Canyon. Farther north, the terrain becomes increasingly complex, marked by numerous drainages like Mortandad Cr and El Barro Cr. This area illustrates the enduring settlement patterns of the upper Pecos, where small villages remain clustered near the water source while the surrounding canyons like La Madera Canyon and Tres Hermanos Cañon dominate the high country.