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2017 Map of Mesita De Yeso

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mesita De Yeso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mesita De Yeso rises as a prominent landmark in this portion of Cibola County, where the high desert landscape is defined by a network of drainage features and canyons. The geography is marked by deep ephemeral watercourses like Ojo Hallado Draw and Pinitos Draw in the northeast, alongside the significant Guillermo Canyon. These natural features dictated the early paths of travel through the region, now reflected in the placement of Co RD 32 and Co RD 33.

The presence of named features such as Trujillo Draw and Cañon Ancho suggests a long history of local identification with specific topographic breaks. At the southern edge, Terrero Draw cuts through the terrain, further illustrating the complex erosional patterns that characterize this high-elevation environment. This survey captures the land as a rural expanse, emphasizing the relationship between the natural topography and the sparse county road network used for ranching and access.