2010 Map of Mesa Del Yeso

About this map

Valle Del Ojo De La Parida defines the central topography of this Socorro County landscape, a region characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems. These arroyos, including Arroyo Varrido, Arroyo de Alamillo, and Arroyo del Veranito, carve through the high ground of Mesa del Yeso and Johnson Hill. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching and mining environment in the early 21st century, centered on isolated locations such as Old Stapleton Ranch and Sabino Ranch. Local mineral history is noted at the Elaine Barite Prospect, situated near the landmark Ojo de la Parida. The presence of the strangely named Puertecito of Bowling Green and the canyon features of Cañoncito Colorado and Cañoncito de la Uva further illustrate the distinct cultural and physical geography of this arid high-desert territory.