2013 Map of Jacinto Mesa

About this map

Jacinto Mesa anchors this high-desert landscape in central New Mexico, where the terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems including Agua Verde Draw and Encinosa Draw. These ephemeral watercourses cut through the tableland, carving features such as Cañon de Jacinto and Cañon de la Luvina. The area's pastoral history is evident in the presence of established homesteads such as Agua Verde Ranch and Trujillo Ranch. A reliance on livestock management is underscored by a dense network of water tanks, such as Molasses Tank, Nicholas Tank, and the larger Big Lake Tank. Straddling the border between San Miguel and Torrance counties, the map also captures specialized industrial sites like Vistors Pit and Franks Pit located near the northern mesas.