2020 Map of Mesita Americana

About this map

Mesita Americana stands as the central topographic landmark in this high-desert region of McKinley County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage channels, including the Arroyo Lucero, Arroyo Calladito, and the N Fork Arroyo Chico to the north. These arroyos carve deep paths through the terrain, illustrating the hydrological patterns of this arid New Mexico environment. Ranching and land management infrastructure is evident through features such as Calladito Tank and Lower Calladito Tank, which provide essential water catchments in a territory largely defined by its drainages like the Arroyo Alfredo Padilla. Access through this remote area is maintained by county routes, specifically Co RD 19 and Co RD 9, which navigate the elevation changes surrounding the mesa. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, showing the grid of townships and ranges that organized the settlement and mineral rights of the American Southwest.