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2017 Map of Mesas Mojinas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mesas Mojinas dominates this arid landscape in Valencia County, where the topography is defined by high tablelands and the complex drainage of the Arroyo Comanche. The map reveals a land managed for water, dotted with numerous named catchment systems such as the Gurule Tank, Alderete Tank, and Esparauza Tank, which are essential for livestock in this high-desert environment. These features, along with the Sabina Tank and Number 4 Tank, suggest a long history of ranching and land use across the township lines of T6N R3W and T5N R2W.

The western edge of the quadrangle is marked by the elevations of Mesa Carrizo and Mesa Aparejo, while the southeast is traversed by Marble Quarry Rd near Arroyo Monte Belen. This 2017 survey details the intersection of these geographic features, providing a look at the infrastructure required to sustain activity in a region where seasonal watercourses like Arroyo Salado and Arroyo Comanche dictate the layout of roads and ranch boundaries.