2010 Map of Cuchillo

About this map

Truth or Consequences anchors the southeastern corner of this arid landscape, characterized by its renowned Truth or Consequences Thermal Area and industrial activity at Dredge Tailings Three. To the northwest, the small settlement of Cuchillo sits along the Cuchillo Negro Creek, housing the Cuchillo Post Office. The central terrain is dominated by the Mud Springs Mountains, a region marked by significant mining history. This legacy is evidenced by several named claims and sites, including the Lucky Strike Mine, the Equator and Iron Reef Group, and the Black Chief Claims Black Chief. Cattle ranching and water management are visible through numerous stock tanks, such as Pendergrass Tank and Cantrell Tank Number 1, which dot the drainages of Cañon de la Plata and Yaple Canyon.