2013 Map of Mesa Redonda

About this map

Mesa Redonda dominates the landscape of this region in Quay County, New Mexico, serving as a massive topographic anchor for the surrounding drainages. This high-plateau terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Spikes Canyon to the north and the winding path of Barranca Cr in the south. The small settlement of Garrett sits near the southwestern corner of the map, connected to the wider territory by a strictly grid-based network of rural roads such as Quay Road 44 and Quay Road AP. The drainage patterns of Paris Cr and Rincon Cr illustrate how the mesa directs the flow of water through the arid environment, carving out the distinct canyons and rimrock features that characterize this portion of eastern New Mexico.