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1967 Map of Tenaja Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Tenaja Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Tenaja Mesa and the surrounding high plains of San Miguel County define this landscape during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a ranching and recreation environment where the waters of the Conchas Reservoir meet the dramatic topography of Mesa Rica. Along the reservoir's edge, the Conchas Lake State Park and Conchas State Park Airport provide modern infrastructure for visitors, including a local Golf Course.

Away from the water, the terrain is dotted with essential infrastructure for livestock, including the Upper La Manga Windmill, Big Pocket Windmill, and Saladito Trap Windmill. These landmarks, along with ephemeral waterways like La Manga Creek and Baracos Creek, trace the functional geography of eastern New Mexico. The presence of La Manga Camp and a remote Trail crossing the high ground of Pablo Montoya offer insights into the region's historical land use and transit patterns.