2017 Map of Punta Del Chorro

About this map

Tuloso Cem sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in San Miguel County, a marker of the local settlement history near the drainage of Cañada Tuloso. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations including the prominent Yegua Mesa and the sharp outcrops of Punta Del Salitre and Punta del Chorro. These landforms overlook a network of seasonal watercourses like Salitre Cr and Corazon Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of travel routes and watering holes. The presence of Chorro Spring tucked against the escarpment suggests a vital water source for the region's ranching interests. This 2017 survey reflects the remote character of northeastern New Mexico, where narrow county roads like Co RD c48a provide the primary access through the broken mesa country.