2017 Map of Medina Mesa

About this map

Medina Mesa and Carpenter Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in northeastern New Mexico, where the border between Harding and San Miguel counties cuts through the drainage of Atarque Cr. The terrain is defined by a series of deep cuts including Road Canyon and Monia Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward Portales Cr. A network of water management features, such as Tanque Grande, Blue Tank Number One, and Martin Tank, illustrates the ranching infrastructure necessary to sustain life in this arid environment. Significant elevations like Miller Peak and the curiously named Gobblers Knob provide prominent landmarks overlooking the numerous creek beds, including Rattlesnake Cr and Mimosa Cr, that segment the mesas.