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2017 Map of Mesa Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cedar Grove Cem stands as a quiet cultural anchor in this high-desert landscape of Torrance County, New Mexico. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems and high points, including Mesa Draw, Big Draw, and Lion Canyon, which carve through the elevations near Eisenhart Hill. The local infrastructure is largely comprised of a network of named trails and roads such as Piro Trl, Seneca Trl, and Alabaster Rd, reflecting a grid-based land management system.

Water management is central to the history of this arid region, evidenced by numerous livestock or utility tanks scattered across the quadrangle. Significant markers like Baumgartner Tank, Mesa Tank, and Medders Tanks illustrate how vital these collection points were for ranching and local survival. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the transition between various public land survey sections, including t3n r7e and t2n r8e, providing a clear view of the rural New Mexico backlands.