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2023 Map of Box Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Box Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Box Lake and Horse Lake lie at the center of this Lincoln County landscape, defining the drainage patterns of a high desert region. The topography is shaped by a complex network of seasonal watercourses, most notably the winding path of Patos Creek and the southern Arroyo del Macho. These drainage features provide critical context for understanding the historic land divisions of the Public Land Survey System, including t5s r14e and t6s r16e, which remain foundational to property and ranching boundaries in this part of New Mexico.

Transportation is minimal, anchored primarily by Co Rd B001 in the northwestern corner, suggesting a landscape that remains largely open and undeveloped. The map captures the subtle relief of various draws and arroyos, such as Hogadero Draw, Pedernal Arroyo, and Reverton Draw, which dictate the natural flow of water across the township and range lines. For researchers, these named features offer a precise record of the local geography as it was documented in the early twenty-first century.