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2020 Map of Wind Mesa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wind Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wind Mesa rises as a central geological feature within this arid landscape of Bernalillo County, situated at the boundary of several township and range sections. The terrain is characterized by its significant mesas and washes, including the expansive Pajarito Mesa and the western peak of Blackbird Hill. An intricate network of tribal and service roads, such as Indian Svc Rte 611 and Indian Svc Rte 613, provides the primary means of traversal across the high desert floor.

Drainage across the region is defined by Cedar Wash, which cuts through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Development is largely focused on the northern and eastern fringes, where thoroughfares like Pajarito Rd and Los Padillas Rd reflect contemporary land use and connectivity in the region just west of the Rio Grande corridor. These roads, including Johannes Kepler Dr and John Muir Dr, suggest more recent residential or industrial planning over the underlying traditional routes.