2013 Map of Cherokee Valley

About this map

Cherokee Valley defines this high plains landscape along the border of Union and Quay Counties, where a sparse network of ranches and windmills marks the local ranching economy. The topography is dominated by the drainages of Minnesota Cr and its N Fork Minnesota Cr in the north, while the southern portion features the essential water resource of Vandergrift Tank. Genealogists and historians will find interest in the scattered family-named locations such as Kaufman Ranch, Burks Ranch, and Johnson Ranch, which reflect the localized settlement patterns of the early 21st century. The Cherokee Valley Cem remains a primary landmark for local history, situated near Quay Road 96, which serves as a major east-west artery through this corner of New Mexico.