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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.

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[2]
Geography
Urraca Mesa
Location	Colfax County, New Mexico, U.S.
Topo map	USGS Coyote Mesa

Name

The name comes from the Spanish word for magpie from ancient Native American legends.

Flora and fauna

The mesa is covered in Ponderosa pine. Black bears, wild turkeys, deer and mountain lions are among its inhabitants.

Topography

Urraca Mesa is relatively flat with the exception of a protruding plateau, which contains a small intermittent spring at the base. It is known for having the highest number of lightning strikes anywhere in New Mexico.^{[citation needed]}

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