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2020 Map of Elkins

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Elkins sits at the center of this high plains landscape in eastern Chaves County, defined by a sparse ranching infrastructure and a series of ephemeral water sources. The settlement is positioned along a primary highway corridor, with secondary routes like White Lake Ranch Rd and Llaves Rd branching out to serve isolated homesteads and grazing lands. The topography is subtly marked by Railroad Mtn and Palma Mesa, which provide rare elevation in an otherwise flat expanse.

Water management is central to the area's utility, as evidenced by numerous named catchments such as Barringer Tank, Seesaw Tank, and Cocklebur Tank. These man-made features alongside natural depressions like Little Red Lake, Johnson Lake, and White Lake illustrate the vital necessity of collecting seasonal runoff for livestock in this arid environment. The map details a network of ranch roads, including Organ Rd and Railroad Mountain Rd, that connect these distant water points across the township and range divisions.