2013 Map of Sunshine

About this map

Rio Grande waters carve through the center of this high-desert landscape, defining the dramatic Cañon del Rio Grande corridor. To the east, the rural settlements of Sunshine and Sunshine Valley are situated along the Old Sunshine Hwy, supported by an irrigation network that includes Number One Ditch and Number Two Ditch. This 2013 survey illustrates a region where conservation and recreation overlap, as evidenced by the Rio Grande Wild River area and the Chiflo Game Water Unit. Further south, the community of Cerro sits at the foot of Guadalupe Mtn, where the terrain begins to rise sharply. Local history is anchored by the Sunshine Valley Cem and the local post office, marking the enduring presence of these northern New Mexico communities amidst the volcanic peaks of Cerro Chiflo.