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2017 Map of Chaperito

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Chaperito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Gallinas River snakes through this high-desert landscape of San Miguel County, carving a path between prominent features like E Mesa and Mesa Montosa. The settlement of Chaperito sits along the northern banks of the river, connected to the wider region by Co RD b47a. The landscape is defined by its water sources, from the primary river to numerous named springs such as Aguilar Spring, Agua Medio Spring, and Salitre Spring, which likely dictated the placement of early ranching and homesteading efforts.

Evidence of local heritage is found at the Aguila Cem, located on the high ground east of the river. To the south, the village of Park Springs is situated near several water features, including Ojo de la Gallina and its namesake, Park Springs. The presence of the Park Springs Airport indicates the modern logistical role of this area within the expansive New Mexican terrain, while traditional land markers like Pamilla Cr and Tanke Grande suggest a long-standing reliance on the seasonal flow of arroyos.