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1961 Map of Mesita Del Gavilan, 1989 Print
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1961 Map of Mesita Del Gavilan

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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Rancho Rincon Marquez and the namesake Mesita del Gavilan define this high-desert landscape in McKinley County. The map details a cattle-ranching and water-management system crucial for the arid New Mexico environment, characterized by numerous named tanks and reservoirs like Martinez Tank, Echo Tank, and Amos Pit Reservoir. Water flow is dictated by the deep seasonal channels of Arroyo Marquez and Arroyo Chico, which cut through the mesa country. Evidence of earlier habitation or structures is noted at several Ruins locations, while a modern Pipeline traverses the northern reaches. The presence of features such as Alfredo Padilla and Stockade Tank suggests a landscape shaped by local land grants and the demands of livestock grazing in the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain