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2023 Map of Mesa El Toro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mesa El Toro rises as a prominent landmark in this modern landscape where the borders of Santa Fe and San Miguel Counties meet. This high-plateau environment is defined by its seasonal water management and dramatic relief, featuring numerous named catchments such as Tank Number 1, Tank Number 2, and Tank Number 3, alongside Red Tank to the south. These features reflect the long-standing importance of water security in the high desert of New Mexico.

The map also details significant geological and topographical formations like Mesa Las Mulas and the sharp rise of Cerro de las Tijeras. Arroyos and drainage patterns are well-documented, including the prominent Cañon Blanco and Cañada de Pueblo, which dictate the local topography. Family or locally named landmarks such as Felipe Chavez Canyon and Franks Draw provide a human layer to the remote terrain, while roads like Co RD 831a provide limited access through the townships.