2023 Map of Hunter Mesa

About this map

Hunter Mesa and a series of high tablelands define this high-altitude landscape in Colfax County. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Black Mesa Arroyo and Una de Gato Creek, which provide the primary hydrological structure for this arid region. Family-named landmarks such as Juan Torres Mesa, Meloche Mesa, and Dwyer Mesa suggest a history of high-country land use and grazing, while Salazar Spring marks a critical water source on the eastern flank of the central mesa. The area is bisected by the diagonal route of Highway 64 87, which serves as the primary corridor through the complex topography of Miller Canyon and Burchet Canyon. This survey captures the relationship between modern transit routes and the traditional named mesas and arroyos that have long anchored local geography.