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2023 Map of Estancia

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Estancia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Estancia serves as a central hub in this high-desert basin of New Mexico, where the landscape is defined by its wide, seasonal drainage patterns. The town's layout includes civic landmarks like the Neil Mertz Judicial Complex and the recreational waters of Estancia Park Lake. To the north, the small settlement of McIntosh is marked by the McIntosh Cem, a point of interest for local genealogy.

The arid character of the Estancia Valley is evident in the network of draws, including Cienega Draw, Milbourn Draw, and Compton Draw, which channel water during rare periods of heavy rainfall. These natural features dictated the early placement of ranches and settlements such as Witt and Antelope Springs. The transportation and logistics of the region are reflected in the presence of the Estancia Municipal Airport and a grid of rural county roads that facilitate movement across the open terrain.