2013 Map of Veguita

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor south of Belen serves as the focal point of this 2013 landscape, where the valley floor is etched with an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure. This hydraulic system, including the Upper Sabinal Riverside Drain, García Ditch, and Arroyos Ditch, sustains a string of traditional Middle Rio Grande Valley settlements such as Pueblitos, Bosque, and Veguita. The maps detail the transition between the fertile river bottom and the arid mesas to the west, where the Rio Puerco joins the valley. Local history is anchored by sites like the Veguita Cem and established transport markers like Sabinal Siding. Farther east, the community of Casa Colorada sits near the Casa Colorada Canal, illustrating the enduring reliance on gravity-fed water systems in this part of New Mexico. Small-scale aviation at the Skywagon Farm Airport and several local post offices (PO) further define the rural character of this Valencia and Socorro County borderland.