Taylor Ranch in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Mesa Point Trail

Boca Negra Canyon

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

1. Mesa Point Trail Marker

Inscription.

Boca Negra Canyon
Mesa Point Trail
Due to extended periods of drought, the Pueblo people searched for permanent sources of surface water that would sustain their agricultural lifestyle. Many people settled along the Rio Grande which provided an ample supply of water and fertile farmland. They built multi-storied adobe villages on both sides of the river and used the natural resources of the valley and of the surrounding landscape for their survival.

Erected by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Environment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 35° 9.648′ N, 106° 42.964′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Taylor Ranch. It is on Mesa Point Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW, on the right when traveling east. The marker is along the Mesa Point walking trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mesa Point Trail

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Boca Negra Canyon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Macaw Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Petroglyph National Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.

Mesa Point Trail Marker and Boulder with Petroglyphs image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

2. Mesa Point Trail Marker and Boulder with Petroglyphs

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.