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1983 Map of Apache Mesa

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Apache Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation lands dominate this northern New Mexico landscape, characterized by high mesas and seasonal water catchments. The prominent Apache Mesa rises as a central landform, flanked by drainages like Cottonwood Canyon and the winding course of Boulder Creek. Water distribution in this arid region is marked by a series of named ponds and lakes, including the significant Horse Lake, Stone Lake, and the larger Stinking Lake to the southwest.

The eastern portion of the map includes a section of Tierra Amarilla and the northern reaches of the El Vado Reservoir. Ranching and land management are evidenced by the network of remote water sources such as Twin Springs, Coyote Pond, and Bobcat Pond. The topography transitions from the flat expanse of Chico Flat to the etched paths of Sagebrush Draw, illustrating the complex drainage patterns feeding toward the reservoir.