2017 Map of Deer Mesa

About this map

Deer Mesa and Sisnathyel Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in the Eastern Navajo Agency, where the terrain is defined by dramatic escarpments and seasonal drainages. The map details a network of ephemeral waterways, including Peña Wash, Tancosa Wash, and Toledo Arroyo, which carve through the land between landmarks like Heart Mtn and Cejita Blanca Ridge. The presence of the Armijo Reservoir highlights the importance of water management in this arid environment. Transportation through this remote section of Sandoval County relies on routes like Indian Svc Rte 23, connecting disparate mesas and ridges. This 2017 survey provides a clear look at the geological formations and traditional land divisions such as Ceja Pelon Mesa before the modern landscape underwent further change.