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2017 Map of Duran

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Duran
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high plains of Torrance County are defined by the small settlement of Duran and the prominent rising landforms that surround it. This 2017 survey details the complex topography of the region, anchored by the massive Duran Mesa and the nearby Trinchera Mesa. The map serves as a vital record for genealogists and local historians, pinpointing specific family landmarks such as the Hindi Family Cem and the Duran Cem.

Navigating the terrain is shown through several key mountain gaps, including Serape Pass and Roach Pass, which provide passage between the Valencia Hills and other elevated features like Howard Mtn. Water resources, though sparse in this arid environment, are noted at Sanchez Tank and along Marino Draw. This document illustrates a landscape where cattle ranching and transportation, indicated by routes like Co RD b086, continue to follow the natural contours of the mesas and draws.