2017 Map of Blue Hole

About this map

Blue Hole and the drainage of Rana Arroyo define the high plains landscape of this eastern New Mexico survey. The terrain is marked by the seasonal waters of Frost Cr and Rana Canyon, which cut through the tableland near the junction of multiple township lines. The grid of rural routes, including Quay Road 72 and Quay Road J, reflects the persistent settlement patterns of Quay County, where water resources were historically critical for ranching operations. Isolated man-made features like Mesquital Tank and East Side Tank underscore the importance of water management in this arid environment, providing specific points of interest for those studying the agricultural and ranching history of the Llano Estacado region during the early twenty-first century.