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2010 Map of Chromo Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chromo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Chromo Mountain anchors this high-elevation landscape along the New Mexico-Colorado border, where a complex network of waterways defines the terrain. The watershed is characterized by numerous small alpine bodies of water, including Beaver Lake, Boyer Lake, and Las Ranas Lake, which feed into a system of creeks such as Los Cuatas Creek and Estufa Creek. The high ridges of Stove Ridge and deep carvings of Tuck Canyon illustrate the drainage patterns of Rio Chamita and its tributaries.

Technological infrastructure intersects this natural setting via the Azotea Tunnel, a significant water-diversion feature that cuts through the mountainside. This 2010 survey highlights a sparsely populated area where the primary landmarks are geographic, from the expansive Willow Creek valley to the rugged Arroyo Salitrar. The presence of these named water features and canyons suggests a landscape managed for water resources and natural preservation rather than dense settlement.