2013 Map of Yeso Mesa

About this map

Yeso Mesa and the nearby Yeso Hills define the high desert topography of this De Baca County landscape. The area is characterized by sparse settlement and a network of county roads that service remote ranching operations. Traces of local land tenure are evident at Perez Ranch and R Perez Ranch, while the small settlement of Cardenas sits near the northern boundary. The transport corridor of Us-60 E cuts diagonally across the northeastern corner of the quadrangle, providing the primary arterial link through this arid terrain. Notable local routes such as Hangman Rd and Agua-Buena-Rd suggest a history of travel and movement between the plateaus and the lower hills during this era of modern land management.