2017 Map of Mesita

About this map

Mesita and the surrounding Laguna Pueblo lands are defined by high mesas and seasonal watercourses in this recent survey. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the Rio San Jose and Rio Paguate, with the Paguate Reservoir serving as a central hydrological feature. The landscape is dominated by distinct geological markers such as Sunhouse Peaks, Wiener Mesa, and Snowbird Mesa, which frame the tribal communities. An intricate network of service roads, including Indian SVC Rte 521 and Indian SVC Rte 52, connects the dispersed settlements of Paguate, Laguna, and Marmon. These routes trace the breaks between elevated features like N Oak Canyon Mesa and S Oak Canyon Mesa, illustrating how topography has historically dictated movement and habitation in this part of Cibola County.