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2010 Map of Mesa Chupinas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mesa Chupinas and the surrounding high desert plateau define this section of San Miguel County, where ranching infrastructure and intermittent watercourses shape the human geography. The map reveals a land organized by elevation, with distinct landforms such as West Mesa, East Mesa, and South Mesa separated by the winding paths of Aguilar Creek and Spring Creek. Human presence is concentrated at small outposts like Culbertson and Chupinas Camp, suggesting the area's continued use for livestock and seasonal grazing.

Local landmarks such as the Chupinas Windmill indicate the vital importance of water management in this arid landscape. The northern reaches include the Mesa Cuatas, while the drainage of Cañon de las Mujeres cuts into the western plateau. This survey offers a detailed view of the Chupinas Rincon Pasture, capturing the rural character of northern New Mexico's ranch lands before the further modernization of the 21st century.