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2013 Map of San Ysidro

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of San Ysidro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Jemez River and Rio Salado converge in this high-desert landscape, anchoring a region defined by ancient pueblo settlements and dramatic geological formations. San Ysidro serves as a central hub, while the traditional lands of Jemez Pueblo and Zia Pueblo are marked by an intricate network of irrigation features, including the Mexican Ditch, Zia Supply Canal, and the W Side Canal. These water systems highlight the long-standing agricultural importance of the valley floors amidst the surrounding mesas.

Rising above the river valleys, the terrain is dominated by the massive forms of White Mesa, Red Mesa, and the southern reaches of the Sierra Nacimiento. Numerous natural springs like Peñasco Springs, Indian Spring, and Tunnel Spring dot the landscape, providing critical water sources in the arid environment. For those researching local history, the San Ysidro Cem and the village of Cañoncitos offer specific points of interest within this culturally significant landscape of Sandoval County.