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2023 Map of Mesa Cherisco

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mesa Cherisco rises as a prominent landmark in this arid portion of East-Central New Mexico, located along the county boundary shared by San Miguel Co and Guadalupe Co. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with the northern reaches carved by Pino Creek and the southern area marked by the winding course of Cherisco Creek. These seasonal watercourses are vital features in this high-desert environment, anchored by local water sources like Pino Spring and the Cherisco Tank.

Evidence of ranching and remote navigation is found along Arrowhead Rd and near the distinct landforms of Cuervo Hill and Barrajon. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the topographic relief in this sparsely settled region, where the confluence of Pino Creek and Garita Creek occurs in the northeast corner of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural transit of water toward the Pecos River basin.