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2023 Map of Candy Mesa

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Candy Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Candy Mesa and Taiban Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape on the boundary of Quay and De Baca counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic escarpments and canyon systems, most notably Cottonwood Canyon and the prominent overlook at Charlotte Point. Drainage for this arid region is channeled through seasonal watercourses such as Truchas Creek and Red Tank Creek.

A sparse network of local thoroughfares, including House Cap Rd, Topline Rd, and Long Canyon Rd, provides access across the townships. The map reflects a classic western ranching landscape where topographical landmarks serve as primary navigational anchors. Surveyed recently, the sheet preserves the modern configuration of section lines and range boundaries that have organized this part of New Mexico for generations.