2010 Map of Carpenter Mesa SW

About this map

Carpenter Mesa and Manhead Mesa dominate this New Mexico high-desert terrain, where water management is the primary marker of human activity. The presence of the Conchas Canal cutting across the lower portion of the sheet, supported by infrastructure like Tunnel Number 3 and Tunnel Number 4, illustrates the engineering required to move water through this arid landscape. The Canadian River winds through the center, joined by seasonal drainages such as Watrous Creek and Saint Patrick Creek. Numerous windmills and tanks, including Hells Hole Windmill, Sarsaparilla Windmill, and McCauley Tank, are scattered across the mesas and rincons. These features highlight the importance of localized water sources for ranching operations in Johnson Rincon and Road Rincon during the early 21st century.