1995 Map of Indian Mesa

About this map

The Alamo Indian Reservation Boundary defines the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County. Dominated by the soaring peaks of the Gallinas Mountains, the area is largely contained within the Cibola National Forest. This 1995 revision provides a detailed look at the resource-dependent infrastructure of the era, where water management is critical for survival and land use. Isolated outposts like the Baca Homestead and features such as the High Lonesome Windmill and Long West Windmill speak to the history of ranching and settlement in this arid terrain.