1985 Map of Crow Mesa East

About this map

Crow Mesa dominates the high desert terrain of the Colorado Plateau in the mid-1980s, where the high-altitude landscape of northern New Mexico is carved by an intricate network of deep drainages. This survey documents a critical period of industrial presence in the area, specifically noted by the BCO Camp and several transmission and pipelines that traverse the plateau. The complex topography is defined by the convergence of major erosional features like Largo Canyon and Rockhouse Canyon, which dictate the movement through this arid environment. Significant mesa formations including Blue Mesa and Little Blue Mesa overlook the seasonal watercourses of Crow Canyon and the Blanco Wash near the southern border. This map serves as a detailed record of the intersections between natural landforms and the energy infrastructure that marked the region's development during this era.