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2017 Map of Mesa Redonda

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mesa Redonda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mesa Redonda rises prominently above the surrounding high plains of Quay County, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp drainage systems and broad plateaus. The topography is carved by numerous watercourses, including Barranca Cr to the south and the northern-draining Apodaca Cr and Rincon Cr. These intermittent streams cut through the rugged breaks, most notably at Spikes Canyon near the northern boundary.

A grid of rural roads, such as Quay Road AO and Quay Road AN, structures the open territory below the mesa. This network reflects the systematic land divisions common to eastern New Mexico, facilitating movement between the various townships like t9n r31e and t8n r30e. The map provides a clear picture of the land's transition from flat range to the dissected slopes of the mesa, where Spikes Cr and Pads Cr originate.