2017 Map of Carpenter Mesa SW

About this map

Canadian River winds through this high plains landscape, carving deep relief between massive landforms such as Carpenter Mesa and Chical Mesa. The 2017 terrain is defined by its water management infrastructure, most notably the Conchas Canal and the engineering of Tunnel Number 3 and Tunnel Number 4. These features illustrate the complex irrigation and transport systems required to move water across the arid mesas. Named stock tanks like Bollschweiler Tank, McCayley Tank, and Toni Tank are scattered throughout the region, serving as vital landmarks for local ranching operations. The convergence of numerous drainages, including Saint Patrick Cr, Watrous Cr, and Alamosa Cr, into the main river canyon highlights the importance of this watershed. In the southern reaches, the elevation rises toward Mesa Rica, while the boundary between San Miguel and Quay Counties marks the southeastern corner of the survey.