2017 Map of Cat Mesa

About this map

Cat Mesa dominates the central landscape of this Socorro County quadrangle, where the terrain is marked by the complex grid system of the Public Land Survey System, including t2s r8e and t3s r9e. The map documents a sparsely settled ranching environment in the mid-2010s, defined by its remote transportation network. A primary landmark is the Monte Prieto Ranch Airport, situated near the northwestern corner along Monte Prieto Rd. This private aviation facility indicates the large-scale ranching operations that characterize the region. The map also traces several county routes, such as Co Rd 187 and Co Rd 175, which navigate the elevation changes of the high desert mesas. This 2017 edition provides a clear record of land divisions and rural infrastructure before further modernization of the New Mexico interior.