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2011 Map of Taos

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Taos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Taos Pueblo and the surrounding valley settlements define this northern New Mexico landscape, where ancient communal structures meet modern rural expansion. The traditional water management system remains highly visible through numerous irrigation channels such as the Acequia Madre del Pueblo and Acequia de Juan Manuel, which divert flow from the Rio Pueblo de Taos. These acequias reflect a long-standing agricultural tradition that dictates the spatial layout of the region's farms and residences.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of burial sites throughout the area, including the KitCarson Cemetery, LaLoma Cemetery, and Campo Santo del Pueblo Sierra Vista Cemetery. From the higher elevations near Devisadero Peak down to the confluence of the Rio Fernando de Taos and Arroyo Seco, the map documents a transition from canyon terrain to the developed community of Taos. Cultural landmarks such as the Millicent Rogers Rd and the Taos Golf Course highlight the area's twentieth-century growth into a premier arts and recreation destination.