2010 Map of Cunavea Basin

About this map

Cunavea Basin forms a natural depression in this portion of Quay County, defined by a network of rural roads and seasonal watercourses. The landscape is marked by small settlements such as Lyons and Shoemaker in the northern reaches, while Jennings sits toward the south. The terrain is further shaped by Hartford Canyon and Long Canyon, which channel drainage through the basin floor. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a highly organized grid system of Quay County roads, including Quay Road 38 and Quay Road 34, which serve the agricultural and ranching interests of the region. Local landmarks like Alamo Spring provide evidence of the scattered water sources critical to this arid New Mexico environment.