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2013 Map of La Cinta Mesa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of La Cinta Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

La Cinta Mesa dominates this corner of San Miguel County, where high plateaus and deep arroyos define the ranching landscape. This 2013 survey illustrates a sophisticated network of water infrastructure essential for livestock in this arid region. The distribution of windmills, including Old La Cinta Windmill and New La Cinta Windmill, alongside earthen reservoirs like High Lonesome Tank and Antelope Tank, reveals how the land is managed between the drainage of La Cinta Cr and the Canadian River.

Evidence of local navigation and land usage is found at Puertocito Pass and the namesake Indian Rock Windmill. The map tracks the winding course of several seasonal watercourses such as Puertocito Cr and Chical Cr, which cut through the level tops of Chical Mesa and Sand Ridge. This document provides a clear look at modern New Mexico rangeland, showing how historical grazing patterns persist through the continued maintenance of these specific watering points.