2017 Map of Clayton SW

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Union County, showing a complex pattern of protected federal lands and private holdings. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Sand Draw and the winding course of Carrizo Creek to the southwest, which provides one of the few distinct topographic breaks in the region. Local infrastructure follows a rigid section-line grid typical of the American West, with corridors such as Toney Rd and Campsey Ln providing access to remote ranching outposts. The survey identifies the location of Plainview in the southeastern quadrant along Hwy Sr 562, reflecting the sparse but enduring settlement patterns of the northeastern New Mexico grasslands. Researchers can trace the Public Land Survey System boundaries, including t24n r35e, which organize this territory into a functional grid for grazing and resource management.