2020 Map of Yeso Mesa

About this map

Yeso Mesa and the adjacent Yeso Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in De Baca County, characterized by a sparse network of ranching and utility roads that follow the natural contours of the plateau. This 2020 survey illustrates a region defined by its wide-open topography, where local names like Loma Alta mark the high points above the surrounding plains. The transport infrastructure is primarily comprised of long-distance routes such as Agua Buena Rd and Salado Rd, which connect the remote grazing lands. Of particular note to local historians is the naming of specific rural tracks like Hangman Rd and Buffalo Range Rd, which hint at the historical cattle and ranching heritage that has shaped this part of New Mexico. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System grid across Townships 2 and 3 North, showing the layout of sections and boundaries that continue to govern land ownership today.