2022 Map of Table Mesa

About this map

Comanche National Grassland defines the southern portion of this high plains landscape on the border of Las Animas and Baca Counties. The terrain is characterized by the prominent Table Mesa and a network of drainages that have carved deep paths through the soil, including Cat Canyon and Soldier Canyon. Water remains a central element of the map's geography, with several named points such as Watt Spring, O'Hair Spring, and Twin Springs providing vital resources in an otherwise arid environment. Along Co RD 223, the Robb Cem stands as a quiet marker of the area's early residents. The drainage patterns of Burro Arroyo, Freezeout Cr, and Soldier Cr illustrate how the land was shaped, while a grid of county roads indicates the persistence of rural ranching and land management in the 21st century.