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2010 Map of Day Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Day Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Buffalo Lake sits at the heart of this High Plains landscape, where the grid of rural roads meets a series of dramatic canyon systems cutting through the terrain. The map documents a sparsely settled region on the border of Quay and Curry Counties, defined by isolated settlements like Rusk and Waltman in the north and Seals and Blackburn further south. The topography is dominated by significant elevations such as Round Mountain and Park Hill, which overlook a network of drainage features including Day Canyon and Queen Canyon.

Transport in this area relies on an extensive network of named local routes, including Quay Road 51 and Curry Road 47, which connect the scattered homesteads and ranching properties. The transition from the flat plains to the more complex relief of Taylor Canyon and Dripping Spring Canyon illustrates the erosion patterns characteristic of this part of eastern New Mexico, providing a clear view of the land use and natural landmarks known to local residents.