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2023 Map of La Mesita Negra SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of La Mesita Negra SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high desert west of Albuquerque is defined by volcanic features and the sprawling network of modern recreation trails. Much of the northern portion of the map is dedicated to the Petroglyph National Monument, where the Benavidez Spur Trl and various segments of the Mesa Top Multiuse Trail cross the basalt-strewn landscape. These trails overlook significant geological and drainage systems such as Ladera Arroyo and South Rinconada Arroyo.

South of the monument, the transition from open land to residential and commercial expansion is marked by the presence of Central Ave NW and a dense grid of newer streets like Tierra Pintada Blvd NW and Mirehaven Pkwy NW. The southern reach of the sheet is dominated by the broad, flat expanse of Pajarito Mesa. This map provides an essential look at how transportation corridors and conservation land interact on the western edge of New Mexico's largest city.