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2017 Map of Bledsoe SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lea County and Roosevelt County meet along a stark boundary line in this high plains region of eastern New Mexico. The landscape is defined by the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System, where section lines dictate the placement of a sparse but essential road network. These straight-line routes, such as S Roosevelt Road 44 and S Roosevelt Road L, reflect the systematic settlement patterns used to organize this arid territory.

Surface drainage is minimal, with the map showing few natural water features, emphasizing the importance of man-made infrastructure like Baldridge Rd and Bilbrey Rd for connecting isolated ranching or agricultural operations. The transition from Roosevelt County into the northern reaches of Lea County is marked by a shift in road naming conventions, with Co Rd 173 and Howe Ln serving the southern portions of the quadrangle.