2010 Map of Mesita Del Gavilan

About this map

Rancho Rincon Marquez stands as a focal point of settlement in this arid McKinley County landscape, where the distribution of water sources dictates the geography of human activity. The terrain is defined by the prominent Mesita del Gavilan and distinctive geological features like Cone Hill and Pagoda Rock. A complex network of ephemeral drainage systems, including the Rincon Marquez Arroyo and North Fork Arroyo Chico, carves through the region, supported by numerous man-made water catchments such as Martinez Tank, Stockade Tank, and Indian Pond. Connectivity across these high-desert plains is maintained by dedicated transit corridors, specifically Indian Service Route 7028 and Navajo Service Route 7004. These routes, alongside County Rd-19, provide a window into the jurisdictional and logistical patterns of this part of New Mexico in the early 21st century.