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2023 Map of Carlsbad East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Carlsbad serves as the focal point of this Eastern New Mexico survey, illustrating the complex intersection of urban expansion and desert hydrology. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Pecos River, which is supplemented by the artificial irrigation of the East Canal. This water management system supports established residential areas like La Huerta and Hagerman Heights, contrasting with the surrounding arid terrain marked by features such as Wildcat Bluff and Telltale Bluffs.

For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for significant civic and spiritual sites. The concentration of memorial sites, including the Old Santa Teresa Cem, Sunset Gardens Cem, and specialized church gardens such as the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden, offers a detailed view of the community's heritage. The presence of the Eddy County Courthouse anchors the regional administration within this desert basin.