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2023 Map of Minese Mesa

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Minese Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Minese Mesa and the nearby Minese Gap define this high-desert landscape in San Miguel County. The terrain is shaped by significant drainage patterns, most notably where Perra Draw and Tulosa Creek carve through the arid plateaus toward the Canadian River, which winds through the southwestern corner of the sheet.

Water management is a central feature of the local geography, indicated by several named reservoirs such as Big Tank, Horseshoe Tank, and Diablo Tank. These landmarks reflect the area's primary use for ranching and livestock, where reliable water sources are critical for survival in the open country. The grid-like division of the Public Land Survey System, including t15n r25e and t15n r26e, provides a structural framework for understanding land tenure and historical ranching boundaries in this part of New Mexico.