2017 Map of Alston Ranch

About this map

Alston Ranch serves as the central namesake for this high plains landscape in eastern New Mexico. The terrain is defined by a sparse network of county roads and family-named thoroughfares that trace the boundaries of township and range divisions within the southern High Plains. Notable north-south corridors like Simonola Valley Rd and Co Rd 149 intersect with east-west routes such as Sartin Rd and W McDonald Rd, revealing a land use pattern dominated by large-scale ranching and agriculture. The presence of specialized roads like Lonesome Dove and High Top Rd provides insight into the local nomenclature of the region. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the exact legal and topographic framework of the area, from the precise placement of ranch access points to the detailed elevation contours of the Llano Estacado.