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2017 Map of Estancia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Estancia serves as the focal point of this high-desert basin, where the grid of the town site contrasts with the sprawling agricultural and ranching allotments of the Estancia Valley. The area's reliance on intermittent water sources is evident in the presence of Estancia Spring and Estancia Park Lake, while the surrounding landscape is carved by seasonal drainages such as Milbourn Draw, Compton Draw, and Cienega Draw.

To the north, smaller hubs like McIntosh, Witt, and Antelope Springs mark the historical path of the local rail and road corridors, including Old Hwy 41. For genealogists, the McIntosh Cem provides a specific point of interest north of the main settlement. The map also documents modern infrastructure like the Estancia Municipal Airport, highlighting the continued importance of transportation in this wide-open geography of New Mexico.