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2017 Map of San Juan Pueblo

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of San Juan Pueblo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Rio Grande and Rio Chama confluence defines this river valley landscape, where centuries-old agricultural traditions persist through an intricate network of irrigation channels. Historic community ties are evident in the density of acequia-like features such as the Los Luceros Ditch, Hernandez Ditch, and Alcalde La Villita Ditch, which continue to water the valley floor between Black Mesa and the surrounding high desert. This 2017 survey details the complex geography of Ohkay Owingeh, formerly known as San Juan Pueblo, and its neighboring settlements like Alcalde, La Villita, and Los Luceros.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the urban layout of Española, showing the campus of the Northern New Mexico College and the residential neighborhoods of Fairview and Ranchitos. Transportation and infrastructure are central to the area's modern character, from the Ohkay Owingeh Airport to the various Indian Service Routes. Despite modern growth, the landscape remains punctuated by traditional landmarks and family-named geographic features like Arroyo de Trujillo and Arroyo de los Chavez.