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2023 Map of Mesa Pino

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mesa Pino stands as the dominant landform in this section of San Miguel County, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems. The northern reaches are shaped by the Conchas River, which is joined by Corazon Creek and several numbered tributaries like Creek C-58-C. The central and southern portions of the sheet are marked by the winding paths of El Poso Creek and Garita Creek, illustrating a classic high-desert watershed pattern where seasonal flow has carved distinct paths through the terrain.

Evidence of local heritage is centered near the junction of Co Rd C-58-B and Co Rd C-58-C, where the Sena Cem is situated. This small cemetery, positioned near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serves as a significant marker for genealogists and local historians researching the families who settled this part of New Mexico. The map reflects a predominantly rural character, where movement is dictated by the primary county road system and unnamed trails.