2013 Map of Clapham

About this map

Thomas and Clapham anchor this high plains landscape in eastern New Mexico, a region defined by ranching life and a network of seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns of Pinabetes Cr and Garcia Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Great Plains. Settlement is sparse, characterized by established family operations like Sowers Ranch and Holland Ranch, which are connected by a grid of county roads including Co Highway C-042 and Browder Rd. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System divisions, with the intersections of T23N and T22N across several ranges. This documentation of the northeastern corner of the state reveals the persistent nature of rural land use, where geographic names like Leon Cr and Moscow Cr signify the importance of water to the local ranching economy.