2017 Map of Cunavea Basin

About this map

Cunavea Basin defines the geographic character of this high desert landscape in Quay County, where significant topographic shifts separate the flatlands from the etched terrain of Hartford Canyon. The map reveals a remote ranching or grazing environment structured by a grid of named section lines and rural routes such as Quay Road Be and Quay Road 35. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid region, as evidenced by the inclusion of Hart Springs and Alamo Spring, which likely served as vital hubs for local activity or livestock management. The transition from the wide floor of the basin into the narrow confines of Long Canyon illustrates the dramatic erosion patterns typical of the eastern New Mexico plains. This survey provides a precise look at the land's physical layout, focusing on the essential infrastructure of access roads like Pasture Rd that connect isolated points across the township and range system.