Urraca Mesa

Urraca Mesa
The mesa as seen from Tooth Ridge
Highest point
Elevation	8,594 ft (2,619 m)  NAVD 88[1]
Coordinates	36°24′49″N 104°59′53″W / 36.4136471°N 104.9980592°WCoordinates: 36°24′49″N 104°59′53″W / 36.4136471°N 104.9980592°W [2]
Geography
Urraca Mesa
Location	Colfax County, New Mexico, U.S.
Topo map	USGS Coyote Mesa

Urraca Mesa is a large mesa located in Colfax County in northern New Mexico, U.S., on the property of Philmont Scout Ranch. It reaches an elevation of 8,594 feet (2,619 m). The mesa has a long history of mythical and supernatural associations, dating to the local indigenous tribes.

Flora and fauna

The mesa is covered in Ponderosa pine. Black bears, turkeys, deer and mountain lions live here.

Topography

Urraca Mesa is relatively flat with the exception of a protruding plateau, which contains a freshwater source.

A nearly vertical cliff that makes up part of Urraca Mesa

References

1. "Urraca Mesa, New Mexico". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
2. "Urraca Mesa". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-17.