2013 Map of Mesita Americana

About this map

Mesita Americana defines the topographic character of this McKinley County landscape, where the high desert floor is etched by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The northern reaches are shaped by the North Fork Arroyo Chico, while the central and southern portions are dominated by the winding paths of Arroyo Lucero and Arroyo Alfredo Padilla. Human presence in this arid environment is tied to traditional ranching and remote outposts, evidenced by the Ball Ranch and Mesita Camp. Water management is critical for survival in this high-altitude terrain, shown through infrastructure like Calladito Tank and Lower Calladito Tank which capture runoff from the Arroyo Calladito. The map also details the rural road network, specifically Co Road 19 and Co Road 9, which provide the primary access through these vast township and range sections.