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2023 Map of Mesa Larga

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Laughlin Peak dominates the southern reaches of this high-elevation landscape in Colfax County, marking a terrain defined by dramatic volcanic and erosional features. The area is characterized by a series of prominent mesas and summits, including the distinct Nipple Peak and the expansive Mesa Larga. These geological formations are separated by deep drainages like Cedar Canyon and broad plains such as Kiowa Flats.

Ephemeral watercourses including the Blosser Arroyo and Green Mountain Arroyo trace the path of seasonal runoff through the basins. The map documents a sparsely settled region where transportation is limited to rural routes like Co RD A-19 and Larga Rd (A41). This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the complex topography between Troyburg Mesa and Loco Mesa in northeastern New Mexico.