2023 Map of Mesa Palo Amarillo, 2023 Print
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2023 Map of Mesa Palo Amarillo

USGS Topo · Published 2023

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Mesa Palo Amarillo rises above a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure and intermittent water sources in this Guadalupe County survey. The terrain is marked by deep drainage systems like Cañon Blanco and Cañon de Rancho Alegre in the north, while the southern reaches are dotted with livestock watering tanks such as Secundino Tank and Streetcar Tank. This network of tanks and small basins like Red Lake and Laguna Quates underscores the vital importance of water management in this arid high-desert environment. Local access is facilitated by a web of rural routes including Palo Amarillo Rd and Los Novios Rd, which navigate the tablelands and creek beds. The drainage of Potrillo Creek cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural erosion patterns that have shaped the mesa's surroundings.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2023
Date Published2023
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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