2010 Map of Blue Mesa

About this map

Cebollita Mesa and the expansive Blue Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in Cibola County, where the terrain is carved by deep drainage systems like Acoma Canyon and Cañon Largo. Water is the primary driver of development here, as evidenced by isolated sources such as Indian Lake, Spider Spring, and Butterfly Spring. The presence of Windmill Number 5 and Windmill Number 8 suggests a reliance on groundwater for livestock or local needs in an area primarily accessed via a network of Indian Service Routes. These roads, including Indian Service Route 39 and Indian Service Route 29, create a lifeline across the mesas, connecting the remote drainage of Acoma Creek to the high ground of Piñon Mountain.