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2017 Map of Santo Domingo Pueblo

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Santo Domingo 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 corridor between Santa Fe and Albuquerque is defined here by the presence of significant indigenous settlements and massive water management infrastructure. Cochiti Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo anchor the northern and southern reaches of the quadrangle, connected by a network of service routes and local roads such as Indian Svc Rte 85. The landscape is dominated by the Cochiti Dam, which holds back Cochiti Lake and regulates the river's flow near the community of Cochiti.

Cultivated areas rely on water systems like the Lowery Side Santo Domingo Ditch, reflecting the long-standing agricultural traditions of the region. Local heritage is visible in the smaller settlements of Peña Blanca and Sile, each with its respective cemetery, Peña Blanca Cem and Sile Cem. The terrain rises to the east toward the expansive La Majada Mesa, while the Santa Fe River and Galisteo Creek contribute to the complex drainage of the valley floor.