2023 Map of Mesas Mojinas

About this map

Mesas Mojinas rises as the central topographic feature in this arid landscape, located in Valencia County. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage channels including Arroyo Comanche, which winds through the central and southern sections, and Arroyo Salado further north. Human presence is largely marked by water management and resource extraction, illustrated by scattered reservoirs such as Gurule Tank, Esparauza Tank, and Alderete Tank. A single named thoroughfare, Marble Quarry Rd, provides access to the southeastern corner of the quadrangle near Arroyo Monte Belen, hinting at the industrial activity that has historically shaped this part of New Mexico. The geography is further characterized by the prominent elevations of Mesa Carrizo in the northwest and Mesa Aparejo to the southwest, while Ojito Spring remains a notable natural water source in this high-desert environment.