2023 Map of Mesa Portales

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Mesa Portales and Mesa Chijuilla anchor this high-elevation landscape in Sandoval County, where drainage systems like Arroyo Chijuilla and Kinaird Arroyo have carved deep relief into the terrain. The northern boundary touches the Santa Fe National Forest, while the famed Continental Divide National Scenic Trl winds its way north to south through the eastern half of the region. Local hydrology is marked by numerous named water sources, such as Smoky Spring, Moreno Spring, and Ojo de Gutierrez, which historically served as vital points for travelers and livestock in an otherwise arid environment. Evidence of human infrastructure is centered around roads such as Chijuilla Rd 1101 and W Valle San Ysidro St, providing access across these expansive mesas including Fork Rock Mesa and Mesa de Cuba.