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2017 Map of Amistad

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Amistad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Amistad stands as a focal point in this high plains landscape of Union County, situated along the eastern edge of New Mexico. The geography is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources, including the alkaline waters of Salt Lake and the nearby Maestas Lake. These seasonal features, along with the drainage of Monia Cr at the southern edge of the survey, have historically dictated the patterns of ranching and settlement in this semi-arid environment.

A network of gravel and dirt routes, such as Stone Haven Rd and Tompkins Rd, connects the isolated ranchsteads and townships. For local historians and genealogists, the presence of the Amistad Cem south of the primary settlement provides a clear point of reference for the families who established this community. The map's township and range markers, including t20n r35e and t20n r36e, delineate the precise grid of the Public Land Survey System that remains the backbone of land ownership in the region.