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2002 Map of Sena

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Sena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep path through San Miguel County, dictating the settlement patterns and agricultural life of this high-desert landscape. Following the river's course, a string of historic villages including Upper Pueblo, Lower Pueblo, and Sena occupy the fertile valley floor, supported by an intricate system of traditional irrigation channels such as the Ribera Ditch, Lovato DITCH, and Sena DITCH. The map highlights the deep human history of the corridor, where the Pecos Historic Trail runs parallel to the water through San Miguel and Ribera.

Dramatic elevation changes define the surrounding terrain, from the heights of Hurtado Mesa and Mesa Sacatosa to the protected lands of the Santa Fe National Forest and Villanueva State Park. Local education and infrastructure are evidenced by the Valley Sch and its Athletic Field, while several water management structures like the Sena Dam and Villanueva Dam underscore the critical importance of water conservation in the region.