2020 Map of Santo Domingo Pueblo

About this map

Cochiti Dam anchors this high-desert landscape, creating the expansive Cochiti Lake and regulating the flow of the Rio Grande as it passes through Sandoval County. The map documents a deep cultural history, centering on the traditional lands of Cochiti Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo. These sovereign communities are connected by a network of service roads and ancient pathways, such as Pueblo Route 85 and Indian Svc Rte 84, which trace the river valley's fertile corridor. Small settlements like Peña Blanca and Sile are clearly defined, complete with local landmarks such as Peña Blanca Cem and Sile Cem. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward the volcanic features of La Majada Mesa and Tetilla Peak, showing the dramatic elevation changes that characterize the edge of the La Bajada escarpment near the southern end of the Rio Grande rift.