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2013 Map of Minese Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Minese Mesa defines the high ground of this eastern New Mexico landscape, situated in San Miguel County. The terrain is deeply sculpted by the Canadian River, which winds through the western portion of the quadrangle, and its various tributaries. This 2013 survey illustrates a classic ranching environment where water management is the primary marker of human activity across the arid expanse.

A network of water-retention and pumping features points to a specialized land use pattern, including Horseshoe Tank, Big Tank, and Diablo Tank. The map tracks several named wells that sustained local livestock operations, such as North Windmill, Middle Windmill, and Basin Windmill. Topographical landmarks like Minese Gap and Perra Draw provide critical navigational points for those studying the physical history of this ranchland corridor.