2023 Map of Bedford Hill

About this map

Bedford Hill rises as the central landmark of this eastern New Mexico landscape, surrounded by a complex network of ephemeral drainages that define the high plains of Quay County. This modern survey illustrates the persistent ranching and transportation infrastructure of the region, where water sources like Joe Keyes Tank and the historic Bedford Spring remain vital components of the local geography. The map documents a rugged terrain carved by the Revuelto Creek and San Jon Creek systems, which flow toward the northeast across the township lines. A notable inclusion is the alignment of the legendary Rte 66 in the far northeastern corner, crossing near Quay Road U. This juxtaposition of the historic highway and the isolated ranch tracks like Q R 58 and Q R 51 reflects the dual nature of this territory as both a major transit corridor and a remote pastoral expanse.