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2020 Map of Dunlap

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Dunlap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Dunlap sits as the primary landmark in this high plains landscape of De Baca County, where the economy of the land is visible through a complex network of water management features. The terrain is defined by dry watercourses like Arroyo Mora and the deep incision of Rock Canyon, while a dense distribution of named earthen tanks—such as Grasshopper Tank, Pisnel Tank, and Easley Tank—indicates the vital infrastructure required for livestock ranching in this arid environment.

Surface water is a rare but critical resource, anchored by the Mora Springs and the southern drainage of Wylie Draw. The map details the rural transportation grid through named corridors like Gem RD, Rock Lake RD, and Diamond RD, which connect these isolated water sources and ranching outposts. This 2020 survey provides a modern view of land usage across township boundaries like t2s r23e and t3s r23e, illustrating how geographic naming conventions often reflect local flora and family history.