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2013 Map of Carpenter Mesa NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Carpenter Mesa NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Water management dominates this arid landscape of San Miguel County, where a network of windmills and tanks supports livestock across high plateau country. Named landmarks like Cow Pass Windmill, Blanco Trap Windmill, and Doodlebug Windmill indicate specific points of development in a region otherwise defined by complex drainage systems. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons, most notably Cow Pass Canyon and Road Canyon, which channel seasonal flow into creeks like Watrous Cr and Saint Patrick Cr.

In the southeast, the elevation rises toward Carpenter Mesa, providing a stark contrast to the lower drainage basins. The distribution of features such as Tony Tank, Cedar Tank, and Saint Patrick Tank suggests a carefully maintained ranching infrastructure. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of how these man-made water sources are integrated into the natural topography of the Puertocito Cr and Portales Cr drainages.