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2013 Map of Cuates School

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cuates School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cuates School stands as a central landmark in this high-plains landscape of Union County, New Mexico. The area is defined by a complex drainage system where Carrizozo Cr cuts across the terrain, flanked by significant relief features like Piñon Ridge and several prominent breaks including Peacock Canyon and Stone Canyon. Water access, essential for ranching in this arid region, is marked by scattered points such as Stone Lake, Bruner Spring, and Pacheco Spring.

The settlement pattern is sparse, reflecting a ranching economy centered around operations like the Pacheco Ranch. A network of county roads, including CO Highway B-050 and Lake Rd, provides the primary infrastructure connecting these remote holdings. This topographical study illustrates the relationship between the natural spring and lake system and the placement of early educational and residential structures in the northeastern corner of the state.