2013 Map of Sevenmile Plaza

About this map

Sevenmile Plaza serves as the focal point of this agricultural region in the San Luis Valley, where a sophisticated network of water management defines the landscape. The Rio Grande flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle, feeding an extensive system of irrigation infrastructure that has sustained local farming for generations. Dominant water features like the Farmers Union Canal, Monte Vista Canal, and Prairie Ditch carve through the terrain, illustrating the critical role of water rights and engineering in this high-altitude valley. The grid-like road system, including Maxeyville Rd and Ditch Riders Rd, provides access to these vital waterways and the fields they serve. Spanning the border of Saguache and Rio Grande counties, the area reflects a deeply rooted rural economy organized around the precise movement of water from the river to the surrounding plains.