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2017 Map of Mesquite Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mesquite Lake and its surrounding desert basins define this high-plateau landscape in Luna County during the early 21st century. The map reveals an environment where water management is central to the land's utility, marked by a series of catchment features such as Mesquite Tank, Perry Tank, and the White Lakes Tank. These artificial or natural depressions serve as vital points in an otherwise arid expanse, likely supporting local ranching operations or wildlife.

Transportation is minimal in this sector, primarily represented by Pol Ranch Rd in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The grid of the Public Land Survey System creates a structured framework over the topography, covering portions of t26s r6w and t27s r6w. The presence of the Twin Tanks further emphasizes the reliance on these localized water sources to navigate or maintain this pocket of the New Mexico desert.