2010 Map of Mesa Cherisco

About this map

Mesa Cherisco anchors this high-plains landscape in San Miguel County, where ranching operations define the sparse settlement patterns. Family-named landmarks such as Boylan Ranch and Pino Ranch highlight the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of this region, connected by a network of local roads and water sources. The drainage system is vital here, with Pino Creek and Cherisco Creek carving their paths through the terrain, supported by essential desert water points like Pino Spring. To the southeast, Cuervo Hill provides a distinct topographic break from the surrounding mesa country. In the southern reach of the quadrangle, the name Barrajon identifies a focal point for researchers tracing the geography of rural New Mexico at the start of the twenty-first century.