2011 Map of Clayton SW

About this map

Rita Blanca National Grassland dominates this high-plains landscape in Union County, where the topography is defined by the winding course of Carrizo Creek and its associated breaks. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching region punctuated by small localities such as Bates, Webster, and Walker. These sites, along with utilitarian landmarks like the Atkinson Cattle Pit and Bates Windmill, reflect the long-standing livestock economy of the New Mexico panhandle. Transportation in this area relies on a grid of rural routes including Campsey Ln and Hwy Sr 562, which connect isolated homesteads and grazing lands across the grassland's protected acreage.