2017 Map of Mesa East

About this map

Mesa and the smaller locality of Cactus define the human footprint on this high desert landscape, which is deeply scarred by the geological remnants of glacial floods. The terrain is dominated by three major seasonal drainages: the wide Esquatzel Coulee, Old Maid Coulee, and Dunnigan Coulee, which cut across the volcanic plateau. Us-395 serves as the primary modern transit corridor, slicing diagonally through the northern half of the quadrangle and linking these isolated settlements. Beyond the highway, the map reveals a network of rural routes like Pepiot Rd and Blanton Rd that provide access to the agricultural lands between the coulees. A small hydrologic feature, Baillie Pond, sits near the western edge, providing a rare permanent water source in this arid region of Franklin County.