2020 Map of Tierra Amarilla

About this map

Tierra Amarilla, the historic seat of Rio Arriba County, sits at the center of this 2020 landscape where traditional irrigation and high-altitude water systems define the geography. The Rio Arriba County Courthouse serves as a central landmark for a cluster of traditional settlements including La Puente, Los Ojos, and Plaza Blanca. The distribution of these villages along the Rio Chama and the Rio Brazos reflects a long-standing reliance on river-fed agriculture, notably illustrated by the Tierra Amarilla Community Ditch and the Rito de Tierra Amarilla. The surrounding terrain transitions from the riparian corridors of the western preserves, such as Ft Heron Preserve, toward the more elevated landscapes near Ensenada Airport. This survey provides a precise modern record of the roads and watercourses that have shaped this community for generations.