2023 Map of Mesita

About this map

Mesita and the neighboring settlements of Laguna and Marmon occupy a landscape defined by dramatic basalt mesas and winding waterways. The Rio San Jose and Rio Paguate converge in this territory, carving paths through a high-desert environment where topographic landmarks like Sunhouse Peaks and Heart Peak provide orientation. The map illustrates a complex network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 51 and Indian Svc Rte 522, which facilitate movement between the village centers and the outlying grazing lands.