2017 Map of Wildhorse Mesa

About this map

Wildhorse Mesa and Pine Mesa dominate the high ground in this part of Santa Fe County, where water management is the defining feature of the landscape. The geography is etched with an intricate network of drainage systems like Buckhorn Canyon and Franks Draw, alongside numerous man-made livestock tanks such as Estracada Tank Number 1, King Tank, and Comanche Tank. These features, scattered across the high plains, reflect the historical and ongoing reliance on catchment systems in New Mexico's arid environment. Evidence of local settlement and land use is visible along Ojo De La Vaca Rd and near Young Lake. Natural water sources, including The Seep and Cañoncito Spring, punctuate the terrain near the White Bluffs, offering vital points of interest for those studying the intersection of topography and ranching history in the high desert.