2020 Map of Apache Canyon

About this map

Apache Canyon forms a dramatic central geological corridor through this portion of Quay County, directing the flow of Apache Creek as it winds through the arid terrain. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including Saladito Cr and Dog Canyon Cr, which illustrate the complex watershed of the Llano Estacado's edge. A notable site for local researchers and genealogists is the Brown Cem, located near the northern entrance of the canyon. The map details a transition from the dissected canyon lands to the more level plains in the east, which are divided by a grid of rural routes such as Quay Road V and QR 49. This 2020 survey captures the persistence of traditional land divisions like t9n r33e, reflecting the enduring agricultural and ranching layout of eastern New Mexico.