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2023 Map of San Felipe Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Rio Puerco meanders through this arid landscape in Sandoval County, defining the drainage patterns of the high desert. The 2023 survey illustrates a complex network of seasonal watercourses and topographic features, where broad canyons like Navajo Draw and Cañada de los Canoncitos intersect with ephemeral streams such as Arroyo Bernardo and Arroyo Alamo. Water remains the central theme of the geography, evidenced by the presence of Sandoval Spring and Tortola Spring, which likely served as vital resources in this dry environment.

Evidence of ranching or livestock management is clear through several named water catchments, including Justo Tank and Alamo Tank. The map also captures modern infrastructure cutting through the traditional landscape, notably Indian Svc Rte 481 and residential designations such as Auden Ct NW. This detailed record of the Kene'ewa area provides a clear view of the high-country terrain and the sparse but significant human footprints within it.