2010 Map of La Mesita Negra

About this map

The Rio Puerco river cuts a winding north-south path through this arid basin west of Albuquerque, serving as the central geographic feature of the landscape. The built environment is concentrated along Central Ave NW, where the Rio Puerco Trading Post marks a key stopping point for travelers crossing the high desert. Historical resource extraction and land use are evident at the Cerro Colorado- Archuleta Prospect near the prominent volcanic rise of Cerro Colorado. The map also details the local infrastructure supporting the region, including the Indian Service Rd and Landfill Rd, while providing names for the natural drainage systems like Cañada del Ojo and Cañada de los Apaches that define the local topography surrounding La Mesita Negra.