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2013 Map of Mesa Chupinas

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mesa Chupinas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mesa Chupinas and its surrounding plateau systems define this high-altitude landscape in San Miguel County. The terrain is characterized by a series of distinct flat-topped landforms, including West Mesa, East Mesa, and South Mesa, separated by significant drainage networks like Aguilar Cr and the deeply cut Cañon de las Mujeras. Human activity in this arid environment is closely tied to water sources, evidenced by the distribution of Rincon Spring, Deer Spring, and Alamito Springs.

Small-scale ranching or agricultural sites such as Chupinas Camp and the namesake Culbertson settlement appear alongside infrastructure like the Chupinas Windmill. A notable portion of the southeastern quadrant is occupied by the Chupinas Rincon Pasture, suggesting the area's continued use for grazing. The map provides a clear look at the physical geography of North Central New Mexico, from the heights of Mesa Apache to the seasonal flow of Aqua Media Cr.