Tiffany in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mesa del Contadero
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, December 20, 2023
1. Mesa del Contadero Marker
The Chihuahua Trail passed by the large volcanic mesa on the east bank of the Rio Grande, marking the northern end of the Jornada del Muerto (Journey of the Dead Man). "Contadero" means "the counting place," or a narrow place where people and animals must pass through one-by-one.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 33° 44.425′ N, 106° 58.005′ W. Marker is in Tiffany, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is on Old US Highway 85 west of Route 178, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Antonio NM 87832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Memory of Texas Mounted Volunteers (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fort Craig (approx. 8.1 miles away); Paraje De Fra Cristobal (approx. 12.8 miles away); Fort Craig Rest Area (approx. 12.8 miles away); Paraje de Fra Cristobal (approx. 12.8 miles away); Women of the Camino Real (approx. 12.8 miles away); Espejo's Expedition (approx. 12.8 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Craig (approx. 12.8 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
