2017 Map of Liberty Mesa

About this map

Liberty Mesa and the massive landform of Mesa Rica dominate the high-desert topography of this region west of Tucumcari. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems including Pajarito Cr and Bluewater Cr, which have carved notable features such as Pajarito Canyon and Dickie Canyon. The settlement at Hargis sits along the southern transport corridor where W Tucumcari Blvd and Five Mile Park Rd converge. This area reflects a reliance on managed water in an arid environment, evidenced by the Bell Lateral and Liberty Lateral irrigation channels. Smaller water features like the Blue Hole and Middle Pasture Tank suggest localized points of importance for ranching and travelers moving across the high plains of Quay and San Miguel counties.