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2010 Map of Fallon Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fallon Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Zion Cemetery sits at the heart of this high plains landscape, serving as a silent anchor for the dispersed ranching community. The map reveals a network of seasonal watercourses and local infrastructure essential for cattle operations, including Nickelson Well and the winding channels of Arroyo Potrillo and Arroyo San Juan de Dios.

Settlement patterns in this part of Guadalupe County are defined by large-scale ranching properties, such as Fallon Ranch, Slaton Ranch, and Johnson Ranch. These holdings are connected by a sparse grid of gravel and dirt roads like County Rd-2 and County Rd-21, which follow the natural contours of the arroyos. This survey provides a clear view of the rural life and land management practices in eastern New Mexico during the early twenty-first century.