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2010 Map of Flagstone Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Flagstone Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Conchas River meanders through a landscape defined by dramatic topographical rises and deep drainages in this modern survey of San Miguel County. The primary settlement activity centers on the Conchas Ranch, situated where the river makes a broad bend as it flows toward the southeast. The terrain is marked by a series of high tablelands, including Mesa de los Carros to the northwest, Mesa Montosa to the southwest, and the expansive Yegua Mesa in the northeast quadrant.

Strategic landmarks such as Flagstone Mountain and Vivian Hill overlook a network of seasonal watercourses and drainages, including Salitre Creek and Cañada Tuloso. Ranching infrastructure is evident through features like Harris Tank and the southern Nafas Lake, connected by the winding path of County Road C-48-A, which serves as the principal artery through this part of the New Mexico high plains.