2020 Map of Vallecitos

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses the complex topography of this Northern New Mexico landscape, where high mesas and canyon-side settlements tell the story of traditional land use. Small hamlets and named locales like Vallecitos Corrales and Recheulos are scattered across a terrain defined by high elevations, including Lobato Mesa and Mesa del Terrero. The drainage network, featuring Rio del Oso and Vallecitos Creek, has long dictated the placement of historic settlements such as La Joya Tio Gregorio and Cañoncito de los Ranchos. The map details numerous livestock tanks like Augustine Tank and Lucas Tank, reflecting the area's grazing history. In the south, the terrain descends toward Santa Clara Canyon, while prominent landmarks like Peñasco Blanco and El Banco del Apache overlook the rugged valleys. This survey captures the enduring rural character of Rio Arriba and Sandoval Counties, highlighting the intersection of forest service management and long-established local communities.