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2017 Map of Mesa El Toro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mesa el Toro rises as a central plateau within this High Plains landscape along the boundary of Santa Fe and San Miguel Counties. The terrain is defined by deep incisions and drainage systems such as Cañon Blanco and Cañada de Pueblo, which dictate the flow of water and travel across this arid expanse. Surface water is managed through a network of livestock tanks including Stump Tank, Red Tank, and the numbered series of reservoirs in the southeast.

Evidence of ranching and land management is prominent, with County Road B31A providing access through the rugged draws like Felipe Chavez Canyon. To the north, Big Lake and Franks Draw mark the upper reaches of the drainage basin, while landmarks such as Cerro de las Tijeras and Valle de la Cabra overlook the surrounding valleys. The map illustrates a landscape of traditional New Mexican grazing land, where named features often reflect family ties and the essential search for reliable water.