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2023 Map of Liberty Mesa

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Liberty Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Tucumcari and its surrounding high plains landscape are defined by striking geological formations and a network of managed water. The elevation rises sharply toward the plateau of Liberty Mesa and the northern escarpment of Mesa Rica, while the drainage system of Pajarito Creek and Trinchera Creek carves through the terrain. The presence of features like Blue Hole and the Middle Pasture Tank reflect the importance of water resources in this arid environment.

Transportation corridors dominate the southern portion of the map, where W Tucumcari Blvd and the historic Rte 66 converge near the settlement of Hargis. These routes, along with irrigation works such as the Coulter Lateral and Liberty Lateral, illustrate the intersection of highway commerce and agricultural development. Local canyons, including Dickie Canyon and Hondo Canyon, offer a detailed view of the natural breaks in the mesa country that have long influenced cattle movement and settlement patterns in Quay County.