2023 Map of Mecate Meadow

About this map

Mecate Meadow defines this high-elevation landscape in Cibola County, where the terrain is marked by a complex system of drainage and water management. The course of Blue Water Creek winds through the central portion of the quadrangle, flanked by prominent topographical features like West Canyon and Brazo Canyon. To the north, the elevation rises toward Cactus Point and the basin containing Cactus Lakes. This 2023 survey illustrates a region where access is primarily facilitated by specialized routes such as Indian Svc Rte 214 and Indian Svc Rte 213. The distribution of water features, including Summers Tank, North Tanks, and Red Lakes, indicates a landscape adapted for livestock and resource management across the varied elevations of the high desert plateau.