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2020 Map of Duran

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Duran sits at a crossroads of high-desert terrain in Torrance County, where the plains meet significant geological rises. This land is characterized by prominent elevations such as the massive Duran Mesa and the sharp peak of Howard Mtn, with passage through the area often dictated by natural breaks like Serape Pass and Roach Pass. Local heritage is anchored in the small settlement of Duran, which is flanked by burial sites including the Duran Cem and the Hindi Family Cem, offering specific points of interest for genealogical research in this part of New Mexico.

The drainage of Marino Draw and the presence of Sanchez Tank highlight the critical role of water management in this arid landscape. To the north, the isolated height of Cerró de la Lesna stands apart from the southern clusters of the Valencia Hills and Trinchera Mesa, illustrating a topography shaped by millennia of erosion. The road network, including Co RD b086, follows the natural contours of the mesas, connecting the remote reaches of this high-elevation territory.