2020 Map of Tesuque

About this map

The Tesuque Pueblo and the Cuyamungue Grant define this landscape north of Santa Fe, where the arid high-desert terrain meets the western slopes of the Santa Fe National Forest. The map documents a complex network of waterways essential to the region's life, including the Rio Tesuque, Rio en Medio, and the Mitchell Ditch irrigation system. Settlement is concentrated along these riparian corridors and the ancient route of the Frontage Road, featuring local landmarks like Camel Rock and small communities such as Chupadero and Rio En Medio. The topography rises sharply toward the east into Pacheco Canyon and up to Peña Oscura Hill, while the Nambe Reservoir and Nambe Falls mark the northeast corner, illustrating the vital intersection of indigenous lands, Spanish land grants, and modern forest management.