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1985 Map of Delgadita Mesa

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Delgadita Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Manzanares Peak rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape, anchoring a complex geography of elevated plateaus and deeply cut drainages. The 1985 survey captures a network of mesa-top terrain including Manzanares Mesa, Romine Mesa, and Frances Mesa, separated by significant seasonal watercourses like Gobernador Canyon and Pueblo Delgadita Canyon. The border between San Juan and Rio Arriba counties bisects the western portion of the map, illustrating the jurisdictional divide in this part of New Mexico.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with named locations like Lobato Spring, San Rafael Spring, and Adams Spring providing critical reference points for land use and history. The lower elevations are defined by the winding paths of Carrizo Creek and Salado Canyon, while Encinada Mesa and Delgadita Mesa stand as distinct geological features that have historically influenced movement and settlement patterns throughout the region.