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2010 Map of Mesa Leon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mesa Leon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mesa Leon dominates the landscape of this Guadalupe County quadrangle, where the arid environment of eastern New Mexico is defined by wide open terrain and essential water infrastructure. The settlement of Leoncito stands at the eastern edge of the survey area, connected to the surrounding plains by a sparse network of local tracks including Mesa De Leon Rd and County Rd 4.

Surface water is marked by the winding course of San Pablo Draw, which cuts across the central portion of the map. For ranchers and land managers in this territory, the reliance on groundwater is evident through the placement of localized landmarks like Burton Windmill and Fogon Windmill. These features indicate the ongoing agricultural and pastoral utility of the high desert landscape during the early 21st century.