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2023 Map of Yeso Mesa

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Yeso Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Yeso Mesa and the nearby Yeso Hills define the arid, open landscape of this De Baca County territory. The terrain is characterized by high plateaus and distinct elevations like Loma Alta in the northwest, which overlook a sparse network of ranching and access roads. The naming of local thoroughfares such as Hangman Rd, Buffalo Range Rd, and Loma Vista Rd provides a look into the cultural geography and history of this New Mexico plains environment.

This area is largely organized by a grid of survey lines and cattle roads, including El Rancho Rd and S Border Rd. The presence of Agua Buena Rd suggests the historical importance of water sources in an otherwise dry region. The map captures the intersection of public land survey systems, showing Township and Range boundaries like t3n r20e and t2n r21e which are essential for property and genealogical research in the high desert.