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2020 Map of San Felipe Mesa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of San Felipe Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rio Puerco meanders through this arid Sandoval County landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of complex arroyos. The 2020 terrain is defined by its water management history, evidenced by numerous livestock tanks like Justo Tank, Alamo Tank, and Two Tank, which support ranching across the high desert. Settlement is sparse, focused on small locales such as Kene-ewa and Cañada de los Canoncitos, while historic access is maintained via Indian Svc Rte 481 and Ranch Rd.

The presence of named water sources like Sandoval Spring, Tortola Spring, and Alamo Spring highlights the critical importance of reliable water in this environment. Significant geological features such as Navajo Draw and Cañon Cuervo channel seasonal runoff into the larger systems of Arroyo Bernardo and Arroyo Benavidez, illustrating the erosion patterns that have shaped the San Felipe Mesa region.