2013 Map of Indian Mesa

About this map

Alamo sits at the edge of this high-elevation landscape in New Mexico, where the peaks of the Gallinas Mountains dominate the central terrain. This 2013 survey documents the sparse but vital water infrastructure of the Cibola National Forest, showing a network of specialized features like the High Lonesome Windmill, Long West Windmill, and Casimero Spring. The geography is defined by deep incisions such as Jaramillo Canyon and Old Canyon, while the presence of the Baca Homestead suggests the enduring history of cattle ranching and settlement in these arid uplands. The namesake Indian Mesa rises in the southeast, near Indian Spring Canyon, illustrating how traditional place names and landform designations continue to shape the maps of the Eastern Navajo Agency. Local ranching operations are further evidenced by numerous catchment systems like Roberts Tanks, Pinto Tank, and Rene Tank.