2010 Map of Skull Mesa

About this map

Skull Mesa rises above the high plains of Union County in this 2010 survey, which details a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and scattered ranching activity. The prominent landform of Shaw Breaks cuts across the western portion of the quadrangle, while Tramperos Creek and Pinabetes Creek provide the primary hydrologic structure for the area. Evidence of local habitation and land use is centered around Zurick Ranch, situated near the intersection of several local routes. This map provides a clear record of the high-desert terrain and remote water sources like Dripping Springs, documenting the sparse but essential infrastructure of northeastern New Mexico's ranching country in the early 21st century. The southeastern corner of the sheet is anchored by Rock Hill, where County Hwy C-118 enters the survey area.