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2017 Map of Elkins

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Elkins stands as a primary focal point in this section of Chaves County, situated along a highway corridor that cuts through the high plains. The landscape is defined by its arid hydrology, characterized by numerous ephemeral catchments and named depressions such as Little Red Lake, White Lake, and Sand Lake. These features, along with specialized water sources like Seesaw Tank and Barringer Tank, illustrate the critical importance of water management for ranching and transit in this part of New Mexico.

Topographically, the terrain is marked by distinctive elevations including Railroad Mtn and Palma Mesa, which provide orientation across the wide expanses. A network of rural routes, including Railroad Mountain Rd and White Lake Ranch Rd, connects scattered ranching operations. The presence of features like Cocklebur Tank and Johnson Lake further highlights a landscape where every reliable water source is significant for local navigation and land use.