2013 Map of Elkins

About this map

Elkins is a small settlement and transit point in New Mexico's eastern plains, bisected by the diagonal route of Us-70. The landscape is defined by its arid cattle ranching heritage, featuring isolated homesteads like the South Chatten-Muncy Ranch and vital water infrastructure including the Smith Windmill and Elkins Water Tank. Scattered across the terrain are numerous ephemeral basins and tanks such as Johnson Lake, Samples Lake, and Little Red Lake, which historically provided the essential water supply for livestock in this high-desert environment. Geologically, the area transitions from the prominent ridge of Railroad Mtn to the rising land of Palma Mesa in the southeast. This survey details the remote layout of township boundaries like t7s r28e and the gravel corridors of Railroad Mount Rd, illustrating the intersection of modern transportation with traditional high-plains ranching life.