2010 Map of Quemado Hills

About this map

The Mesa del Puerta and Quemado Hills define this high-plains landscape in eastern New Mexico as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals a land structured by its drainage systems and tablelands, with seasonal watercourses like Blanca Creek and Plaza Larga Creek cutting through the arid terrain. While the northern edge of the sheet is dominated by a modern transportation corridor featuring Frontage Rd, the interior remains defined by expansive landforms such as Palomas Mesa and the Palomas Hills. A network of local ranch roads, including Quay Road 55, provides the primary access to the isolated mesas and the banks of Charco Creek, illustrating the enduring ranching and rural character of Quay County.