2013 Map of Abbott NW

About this map

Rio del Plano winds through the high plains of Colfax County, cutting a distinct drainage pattern across this arid landscape in the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by its intermittent watercourses, including the Alkali Arroyo and Ladd Arroyo, which mark the seasonal flow of water toward larger basins. This region of New Mexico is characterized by a precise grid of land management, shown here through the Public Land Survey System township and range boundaries like t26n r23e and t25n r24e. Infrastructure is sparse in this open country, with Co Road C-34 providing one of the few established access routes through the eastern sections of the quadrangle. The map reveals a high-altitude environment where the elevation exceeds 6,000 feet, emphasizing the significance of features like Rondeau Cr in a territory where geography and hydrology dictate land use.