2010 Map of Abbott

About this map

Abbott serves as the primary junction point in this northeast New Mexico landscape, where Highway 56 412 intersects with a network of rural routes. The terrain is defined by its seasonal water features and drainage systems, notably the branching paths of Jaritas Arroyo and the presence of Big Lake, which is regulated by the Jaritas Number Two Dam. Small ranching or residential clusters such as Montoya, Gillespie, and Messick are scattered across the high plains, connected by a grid of county roads including County Road C-67 and County Road C-48. The map also captures the isolated settlement of Jones and the riparian corridor of Sauz Creek in the south, illustrating a sparse, agriculture-oriented settlement pattern characteristic of the region. The relationship between these intermittent water sources, like East Lake, and the road network reveals the logistical challenges of managing livestock and land in this arid environment.