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2010 Map of Cross L Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cross L Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Dry Cimarron River winds through a landscape of high tablelands and deep-cut drainages along the New Mexico and Colorado border. The namesake Cross L Ranch sits near the riverbanks, marking a long-standing ranching presence in this high-desert environment. To the north and south, the terrain is defined by prominent landforms such as Hardesty Mesa, Island Mesa, and River Mesa, which rise above a network of canyons including Long Canyon, Cow Canyon, and Duncan Canyon.

Evidence of local habitation and transportation routes is found at the settlement of Emery and the Purvines property. A series of county roads, including County Hwy B-036 and County Rd 4, provide the primary access through the canyons and across the mesas. The mapping of features like Milady Mesa and Timber Mesa highlights the varied topography that has historically dictated the movement of livestock and travelers through this arid corridor.