2013 Map of Valdez

About this map

Purgatoire River waters define the northern boundary of this landscape, where the settlements of Segundo, Picketwire Valley, and Valdez are concentrated along the river corridor. To the south, the terrain transforms into an intricate system of deep drainages and ridges, featuring several branches of Widow Woman Canyon and the notable Penitente Canyon. Family history is anchored in the valley at sites such as San Juan Cem and Tijeras Cem, as well as the outlier settlement of Tijeras. The interior of the map reflects a more isolated ranching or pastoral life, evidenced by Parsons Cow Camp and numerous named canyons like Sowbelly Canyon and Madrid Canyon. The presence of roads like Co-12 and primitive routes such as N Fork Trl show the historical access points into this complex topography south of the river valley.