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2013 Map of Cutter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high desert landscape of Jornada del Muerto in Sierra County is defined here by a network of ranching infrastructure and ephemeral water sources. The settlement of Cutter serves as a focal point near the eastern edge, supported by landmarks like the Cutter Cem and Cutter Tank. A sparse but essential system of windmills and wells, including Sowell Windmill, Reineke Windmill, and Gilmore Well, illustrates the critical importance of water management in this arid region.

Working landscapes such as the L Seven Ranch and McLendon Ranch are situated among prominent terrain features like Black Hill and numerous drainage systems including Hackberry Draw and Aleman Draw. The map records the persistence of local ranching families through named features like Graham Cem and the Putman Draw, providing a detailed look at the rural organization of this part of New Mexico in the early 21st century.