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2017 Map of Mesa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mesa serves as a lone point of reference in this arid region of southeast New Mexico, where the landscape is defined by its drainages and essential water management for ranching. The terrain transitions from the high ground of Poquita Mesa in the northeast down toward the seasonal watercourses of Middle Fork Fivemile Draw and West Fork Fivemile Draw. This 2017 survey reveals a grid of property boundaries and local roads like Stargrass Rd and Cat Rd that facilitate movement through a landscape dominated by livestock infrastructure.

Water security is central to life here, evidenced by numerous named reservoirs including Bomb Target Tank, Brahman California Tank, and Jugs Tank. These features, along with Buck Springs, are vital landmarks for local history and land use. The presence of Burts Canyon and Fifteenmile Arroyo highlights the erosive nature of the high plains, providing a detailed look at the hydrology in this corner of Chaves County and De Baca County.