2013 Map of Wildhorse Mesa

About this map

Wildhorse Mesa and the elevated plateau of Pine Mesa define this high-altitude landscape in Santa Fe County, where life revolves around water management in a drainage-carved terrain. The map reveals a network of canyons including Pine Canyon, Tarhole Canyon, and Buckhorn Canyon, all feeding into seasonal watercourses such as Arroyo Jara and Arroyo Jaspe. Local habitation is concentrated at sites like Young Place and Dyer Ranch, supported by a high density of specialized water features. Numerous cattle tanks, such as Estracada Tank Number 1, Horse Pasture Tank, and King Tank, illustrate the reliance on collected runoff for ranching. Natural water sources like Cañoncito Spring and The Seep punctuate the landscape, while the presence of Rock Quarry Tank suggests local mineral extraction or road-building activities in this corner of New Mexico.