2010 Map of San Felipe Mesa

About this map

Laguna Indian Res dominates this portion of the high desert, where deep arroyos and wide mesas define the landscape. The Rio Puerco snakes through the western portion of the quadrangle, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding terrain. This arid region is marked by isolated cattle operations and ranching infrastructure that speak to the long-standing livestock economy of Sandoval County. Scattered across the basin are family-named landmarks such as Sandoval Ranch, Collier Ranch, and Alamo Ranch, each positioned near critical water sources like Sandoval Spring or Alamo Spring. The reliance on groundwater is evident through the presence of the Navajo Windmill and Benavidez Windmill. Rising above the arroyos, the prominent San Felipe Mesa serves as a geographic anchor for the region, overlooking a network of named washes including Arroyo Bernardo and Arroyo Benavidez.