2011 Map of Las Tablas

About this map

Rio Tusas carves a path through this high-altitude landscape of northern New Mexico, framing a region defined by its intense mineral exploration and small mountain settlements. The map centers on the Mesa De La Jarita, a plateau marked by an incredible density of mining activity. Rare earth and industrial mineral sites are scattered throughout, including the Saint Christopher Columbite Plate, Vestegard Mine, and the Lonesome Mine. Small community hubs like Las Tablas and Petaca anchor the eastern side of the quadrangle, while smaller locations such as Maulsby, Wyoming, and Veseley appear as distinct points of interest for local history. The land's verticality is evidenced by the deep incision of the Tusas Box and the heights of Kiowa Mountain, where the Kiowa Mountain Molybdenite Prospect indicates the geological diversity of the Sangre de Cristo foothills.