2002 Map of San Jose

About this map

The Pecos River valley defines the character of this New Mexico landscape, where the historic San Miguel Del Bado Tract No 2 reflects the complex legacy of Spanish land grants. Settlements such as San Jose, Ribera, and El Ancon are concentrated along the river's fertile corridor, supported by a network of ditches and springs like Dinks Spring. The transportation history of the region is exceptionally layered, showing the physical intersection of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and the industrial-era Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. To the north, the terrain climbs into the Santa Fe National Forest, where steep canyons such as Lucero Canyon and Madera Canyon give way to upland features including the Priest Mine. This 2002 revision provides a look at the enduring community patterns and land divisions within the historic Las Vegas Grant.