2011 Map of Tierra Amarilla

About this map

Tierra Amarilla serves as the focal point of this northern New Mexico landscape, situated at the junction where the Rito de Tierra Amarilla meets a complex network of traditional irrigation infrastructure. The map reveals the critical role of water management in the region, featuring an extensive system of man-made waterways including the Tierra Amarilla Ditch, El Porvenir Community Ditch, and the Willow Creek Mesa Ditch. These ditches underscore the historical acequia systems that have long supported agricultural life near settlements like Ensenada and La Puente. Significant cultural preservation is evident through the identification of three distinct historic areas: the Tierra Amarilla Historic District, Los Ojos Historic District, and La Puente Historic District. Beyond the residential centers, the environment is defined by the Rio Brazos and Rio Chama, while the Los Ojos Fish Hatchery and Eturriaga Rock Quarry point to the local intersection of natural resources and regional industry.