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2017 Map of Tejana Mesa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tejana Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tejana Mesa and Mesa Tinaja dominate this high-desert landscape in Catron County, where deep incisions like Augustine Canyon and Dark Canyon define the drainage patterns of the region. The small settlement of El Porticito is situated near the confluence of several landforms, serving as a rare point of named human habitation in a territory primarily organized by its relief and drainage. The network of seasonal watercourses includes Largo Cr and Tejana Draw, which carve through the volcanic and sedimentary layers of the mesas.

Transportation is facilitated by a grid of county roads, including Catron Co Rd A029 and Mariano Springs Rd, which provide access to these remote reaches of western New Mexico. The map illustrates a landscape of significant elevation changes, where named features such as Amen Canyon and Lopez Draw offer specific reference points for navigating the complex topography of the southern portion of the quadrangle.