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2010 Map of Bethel

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Portales Valley defines this agricultural landscape in Roosevelt County, where a rigid grid of South Roosevelt Roads organizes the high plains terrain. The settlement of Bethel serves as a local anchor in the northwest, supported by the Bethel Cemetery. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when rural life revolves around these dispersed junctions and the vital water drainage of Boone Draw, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Transport and aviation infrastructure are central to this region's layout, anchored by the Portales Municipal Airport and small crossroads like Chalk Hill and Yerba. These locations, along with Tinsley Crossing in the south, reflect the ongoing importance of rail and road corridors in the eastern New Mexico economy. The transition from traditional ranching and farming to modern logistics is visible in the network of numbered county roads that replaced earlier pioneer trails.