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1971 Map of Mesa Redonda

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mesa Redonda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Black Mesa and the prominent volcanic landform of Mesa Redonda dominate this 1971 survey of the Apache County high country. The landscape is defined by a series of erosion-carved drainage systems, including Sandoval Draw, Martinez Draw, and Hay Hollow Draw, which dictate the placement of ranching infrastructure.

Settlement is sparse, anchored by the Mesa Redonda Ranch and the community of Millet Swale. The importance of water management in this environment is evident through numerous livestock improvements such as Martinez Tank, Red Rock Tank, and Baldwin Tank. The map also captures the Navajo Apache Co Indefinite Boundary, reflecting the complex jurisdictional history of the region during the early 1970s.