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1961 Map of El Dado Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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El Dado Mesa dominates the northern landscape of this McKinley County quadrangle, situated within the eastern reaches of the Cibola National Forest. The 1961 field check reveals a high-desert environment characterized by numerous seasonal water sources and natural catchments, including Laguna Grande, Laguna de Alejandro, and Laguna del Cerro. These water features, alongside springs like Ojo del Dado and Ojo de las Yeguas, indicate the critical role of moisture in managing this highland terrain for grazing. The map also delineates a significant Grant Boundary that bisects the southern half of the sheet, separating the forested national lands from the expansive Cebolleta Mesa and Mesa de los Canoneros. Topographical transitions are sharp, moving from the level surfaces of the mesas into deeply incised drainages such as Cañon del Dado and the Rincon del Dado.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain