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2020 Map of Estancia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The town of Estancia serves as a central hub in this high-plains landscape, where the grid of Torrance County roads meets the natural contours of the Estancia Basin. This modern record details the intersection of regional infrastructure and historic landmarks, notably the Neil Mertz Judicial Complex and the Estancia Municipal Airport situated east of the primary settlement. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent drainage features, including Cienega Draw, Compton Draw, and Milbourn Draw, which reveal the hydrological patterns of this arid region.

Evidence of early 20th-century history remains visible through the placement of McIntosh Cem and the small settlement of Witt along Old Hwy 41. The presence of Antelope Springs and Estancia Park Lake highlights rare reliable water sources that have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and grazing lands. The map also documents an extensive network of rural thoroughfares, such as Ice Plant Rd and Clemens Rd, reflecting the continued importance of ranching and agriculture in the area.