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2013 Map of Mesita De Guadalupe

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mesita De Guadalupe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mesita de Guadalupe rises above a landscape defined by significant erosional features and seasonal water drainages in this modern topographic study of eastern New Mexico. The terrain is marked by prominent mesas, including Mesa del Medio and Mesita Cortada, which overlook a network of deep-cut draws and canyons. The presence of Guadalupe Draw and the branching drainages of Cañada de Abajo and Cañada de Arriba illustrate the complex watershed management required in this arid environment.

Evidence of ranching and remote infrastructure is sparse but distinct, centered around Moon Ranch and scattered water catchments such as Frog Tank, Telephone Tank, and the spring-fed Agua de los Juanes. These features, connected primarily by Co Road 4, highlight the isolated character of the region. The map preserves the specific land divisions and named landmarks of Guadalupe County, providing a clear view of the high-desert topography and cattle-country hydrology as it stood in the early 21st century.