2013 Map of Velarde

About this map

Rio Grande carves a dramatic path through the center of this terrain, where northern New Mexico settlements follow the water's edge and the ancient agricultural life of the valley. The map reveals a dense network of irrigation and water management essential to the high desert, including the La Plaza Ditch, El Llano Ditch, and Chicos Ditch. Near the river, the Embudo Historic District marks a site of regional significance, while the community of Dixon sits at the junction where Embudo Creek joins the main river flow. Cultural landmarks such as El Santuario and the Dixon Cemeteries appear alongside topographic features like Black Mesa and La Mesita. To the north, the terrain rises into the Carson National Forest, while smaller settlements like La Cienaga and Rinconada dot the riverbanks between the canyon walls.