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2023 Map of Denton Camp

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Water management dominates the arid landscape of this Chaves County quadrangle, where a sophisticated network of tanks supports life and ranching. The terrain is marked by essential catchment points such as Circle Y Tank and Alden Lee Tank in the north, stretching down to White Tank in the south. These features, often named for families or specific locations, highlight the vital role of water sourcing in this region of New Mexico. In the southwestern corner, Salt Cedar Lake provides a natural hydrological contrast to the man-made infrastructure.

Transportation through this ranching country is primarily facilitated by Lovington Rd and Gainer Rd, which intersect the vast sections of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents a specific arrangement of land and resources, from the Weak Wells Tank to Rainwater Tank, illustrating how local geography is defined by the necessity of water preservation and distribution across the eastern plains.