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2010 Map of Mesas Mojinas

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mesas Mojinas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mesas Mojinas dominates this arid landscape of Valencia County, where the high desert terrain is defined by a series of prominent landforms and ephemeral drainage patterns. The geological character of the region is evident through specialized extraction sites like the All American Marble Claims, Lucero Quarry, and Omission Quarry, suggesting a local economy tied to the land's mineral resources. Land use in this area is further marked by the presence of Frost Ranch, a solitary settlement node situated among the vast mesas.

Water management is critical in this environment, as shown by a network of distributed water catchments including Alderete Tank, Gurule Tank, and Esparauza Tank. These features, along with Windmill Number 4, point to the necessity of livestock watering across the drainages of Arroyo Comanche and Arroyo Salado. The map provides a detailed view of these high-elevation features, from Mesa Carrizo in the north to Mesa Aparejo in the southwest.