2013 Map of La Mesita Negra SE

About this map

Petroglyph National Monument dominates the northeastern corner of this western Albuquerque landscape, preserving a cultural connection to the high desert terrain. The area is defined by its drainage patterns, including Ladera Arroyo and South Rinconada Arroyo, which cut through the arid flats. Residential expansion is visible along the eastern edge, with a dense network of streets like 98th St NW and Volcano Rd NW beginning to push westward into the open plains. In the southern portion of the sheet, Pajarito Mesa remains largely undeveloped, crossed by utility corridors like Powerline Rd and rural routes such as Pajarito Rd. The map illustrates the sharp boundary between urban development and the protected volcanic escarpment, providing a record of New Mexico’s growth and land management during the early twenty-first century.