2020 Map of Blue Hole

About this map

Rana Arroyo and its drainage network define the topography of this Quay County landscape, where the high plains of eastern New Mexico meet the carved breaks of the Canadian River. This ranching country is punctuated by isolated water sources like Mesquital Tank and East Side Tank, essential features in an arid environment. The map shows a precise grid of sections under the Public Land Survey System, including t13n r35e and t13n r36e, which governed the settlement and management of these lands. The namesake Blue Hole and the nearby Rana Canyon provide significant topographical relief against the surrounding plateaus. While the area is sparsely populated, a network of county roads such as Quay Road 72 and Quay Road J provides access to the remote sections and ephemeral watercourses like Frost Cr.