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2013 Map of Bard

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bard and Endee Cem anchor the southeastern corner of this Quay County landscape, where the High Plains of eastern New Mexico are defined by a network of drainage systems and vital water infrastructure. The terrain is carved by the winding courses of Frost Cr and Trujillo Cr, which dictate the placement of ranching outposts and settlements. Named locations such as Adams, Boatman, Butler, and Flint appear as key points of reference along the township lines of T10N and T11N.

The importance of water access in this arid environment is evident through the numerous named landmarks specifically identified as windmills, including North Windmill, Middle Windmill, Twin Windmills, and Salty Windmill. These features, alongside Tree Windmill, represent the essential infrastructure of a cattle-ranching economy. The map also traces the modern road network, including NM-392 and a grid of rural routes like Quay Road 68 and Quay Road L that provide access to these remote reaches of the Llano Estacado.