2023 Map of Sunshine Mesa

About this map

Sunshine Mesa dominates the central portion of this Guadalupe County landscape, defining the high ground between complex drainage systems. To the north, the small settlement of Los Tanos sits near the upper reaches of Los Tanos Creek, while the seasonal waters of Arroyo San Juan de Dios carve deep paths through the eastern terrain. This high-desert environment is shaped by water management for ranching and transit, evidenced by the South Los Tanos Tank and the notable Nine Hundred Acre Lake. Local transportation is anchored by rural routes like White Rd and Co Rd 1 D, which navigate the elevation changes around the mesa. The map illustrates a sparse, working landscape where the natural topography of the mesa and its surrounding arroyos dictates the layout of modern infrastructure and traditional land use.