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2023 Map of Curlew Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Curlew Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high plains of Chaves County, New Mexico, are characterized by a network of water management features and cattle-ranching infrastructure in this recent topographic study. The settlement of Boaz and the nearby Boaz Cem serve as a focal point in the northwest, situated along a transportation corridor defined by Prewitt Rd and Co Rd 77. The landscape is dotted with several natural basins and man-made reservoirs, including Salt Lake, Curlew Lake, and Road Lake, which are essential to the regional water table and local livestock operations.

Groundwater access is marked by historical landmarks such as Beatty Wells and Robertson Wells, reflecting the essential nature of reliable water sources in this arid environment. Significant geographic landmarks like Railroad Mountain rise above the surrounding terrain, while a dense system of tanks, including Highway Tank, Mountain Tank, and McDowell Tank, further illustrates the intensive land management required for agriculture and ranching in the region today.