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2017 Map of La Silla

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of La Silla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Variadeño Mesa and the peak of La Silla dominate this high-desert landscape in San Miguel County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations and seasonal drainages, where the headwaters of Garita Creek and Pino Creek carve through the arid plateaus of W Mesa and N Mesa. This modern survey documents the sparse ranching infrastructure and local road networks that serve this remote portion of New Mexico.

A central corridor for travel is established by State Road 104, which passes near the location of Adero Az and intersects with several county routes, including Magnolia Rd and Co RD C-59. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting the high mesas to the lower basins of Little Cuervo Creek. The map provides a clear record of the Public Land Survey System divisions, specifically t13n r23e and t13n r24e, which are essential for understanding local property boundaries and land use.