2016 Map of Chromo

About this map

Chromo sits at the heart of this mountain landscape, positioned where the Navajo River and Spring Creek converge. The area is defined by a complex network of irrigation systems essential to the local valley economy, including the Midland Ditch, Southside Ditch, and Enterprise Ditch. To the north and east, the terrain rises into the San Juan National Forest, marked by the prominent peaks of Chromo Mountain and the Chalk Mountains. This 2016 survey illustrates the intersection of wild timberlands and high-altitude ranching, where features like Stinking Springs and Gardner Lake dot the foothills. Engineering for water management is evident in the presence of the Blanco Tunnel and Oso Tunnel, which navigate the steep topography between the river basins and the mesas, such as Vigil Mesa and Abeyta Mesa to the south.