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2017 Map of Chilili

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The mountain-rimmed community of Chilili serves as the focal point of this map at the border of Bernalillo and Torrance Counties. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation drainage patterns of Buffalo Draw, Cañada de Escabosa, and Arroyo de Yrisarri. These watercourses carve through the terrain, creating significant geographic features such as Cañon de Chilili and Cañon de Gallegos. The settlement pattern reflects a mixture of historic land grants and modern development, with the established presence of Old Chilili and the Saint John Nepomucene Cem contrasting with newer clusters like Indian Hills.

Transport and utility are centered around small airstrips like Biplane Ranch Airport and a network of county roads that navigate the complex topography. High points such as Baldy overlook a series of springs, including Manzano Springs, Pine Springs, and Buffalo Springs, which have historically dictated the placement of ranching operations and residences in this arid region. The map provides a detailed view of the transitional landscape between the high peaks and the drainage basins that flow toward the east.