2011 Map of Mesa Parada

About this map

Mesa Parada rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape on the border of Arizona and New Mexico. The area is defined by a complex drainage system, where the ephemeral Carrizo Wash and Cienega Amarilla create a network of seasonal watercourses across the plateau. This 2011 survey documents a remote ranching environment where water management is critical, as seen in the distributed network of man-made features like White Tank, Tucker Tank, and Kelhnne Tank. These catchments, along with natural features like Gallegos Springs, likely serve as the primary water sources for livestock in a region otherwise dominated by dry washes such as Mayes Wash and Jarvis Wash. The presence of several county roads, including Co RD-6002 and Co RD-6040, indicates the essential routes connecting these isolated ranching outposts through the terrain of Cottonwood Canyon and La Draw.