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2013 Map of Mesa Gallina

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mesa Gallina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sierra Lucero and the high elevation of Mesa Gallina define this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Cibola and Valencia counties. The map captures a region of scattered ranching outposts and ephemeral water sources, where the drainage of Arroyo Salado and Arroyo Monte Largo cuts through the arid terrain. Settlement is sparse, represented by family-named locations such as Romero Ranch and Darrell Ranch, alongside the distinctively named Kings Rest.

Functional landmarks like the Dead Cow Windmill and Garley Windmill emphasize the necessity of water management in this environment. The topography transitions from the steep escarpments of Mesa Aparejo to the broad expanse of Los Valles, illustrating the varied geologic structures that characterize the New Mexico interior. The presence of Salt Flats and scattered catchment basins like North Tank further underscores the dry-land hydrology managed by these remote ranching operations.