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2013 Map of Dunlap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dunlap serves as a central point in this high-plains landscape of De Baca County, where water management is the primary driver of human settlement. The territory is defined by seasonal watercourses like Arroyo Mora and the jagged profile of Rock Canyon, with an extensive network of windmills and tanks supporting livestock and ranching operations. Significant family-named landmarks such as Key Ranch and Martin Ranch appear alongside vital watering holes like Mora Springs, Pisnel Tank, and Horse Pasture Tank.

The infrastructure here is deeply tied to the dry climate, evidenced by the scattered distribution of King Windmill, Sheppard Windmill, and Sulphur Windmill. These features, along with names like Wylie Draw, illustrate a landscape where every name represents a critical resource for survival and commerce. The map reflects a modern era of rural New Mexico, where ancient drainage patterns still dictate the placement of ranch houses and the winding paths of county roads.