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2017 Map of Bard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Bard sits at the southwestern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the local road network is defined by a rigid grid of Quay County routes. Transport history is central to this area, marked by the iconic path of Rte 66, which cuts diagonally across the southern half of the map. This modern survey illustrates the enduring township and range system, showing the section lines of t11n r35e and surrounding quadrants that have dictated land ownership since the homesteading era.

Drainage patterns like Frost Cr and Trujillo Cr interrupt the otherwise orderly grid of gravel and dirt roads such as Quay Road M and Quay Road 63. These watercourses provided the essential lifeblood for early ranching efforts in this semi-arid region. The map preserves the exact locations of rural turn-offs and property access points like Qr 58.5 and Qr 62, reflecting the sparse but persistent habitation of the New Mexico eastern plains.