2019 Map of Claude NE

About this map

Salt Fork Red River carves a deep, intricate drainage system across the southern half of this landscape, marking a sharp contrast to the flat high plains of the Panhandle to the north. Located along the boundary between Carson and Armstrong Counties, the terrain transitions from level agricultural fields and grazing land into the rugged draws and canyons of the Red River watershed. The northern section is defined by a strictly organized grid of rural routes, including Co Rd 4 and Co Rd 3, which facilitate access to the isolated farmsteads of the region. Moving south, the road network adopts a phonetic naming convention with Alpha Rd, Bravo Rd, and Charlie Rd providing access to the rim of the breaks. This 2019 survey documents the enduring ranching and farming character of the High Plains, where the drainage of the Salt Fork remains the dominant geographical feature.