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2013 Map of Punta Del Chorro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Punta del Chorro rises as a prominent landmark in this corner of San Miguel County, anchoring a landscape defined by high mesas and deep drainages. The area is marked by a legacy of ranching and remote settlement, visible in the clusters of buildings at Esquibel and Simpson in the east, and the Conchas Ranch centrally located along CO Road C-48-A. These outposts represent the enduring presence of family-run operations in a dry environment where water sources like Chorro Spring were essential for survival.

To the northwest, Yegua Mesa and Punta Del Salitre overlook the path of Cañada Tuloso, which leads toward the Tuloso Cem. The map traces the winding courses of Salitre Cr and Corazon Cr, illustrating the complex topography that dictated movement and settlement patterns. The sparse road network, primarily consisting of county routes and NM-104, emphasizes the isolation of these high plains communities in the early 21st century.