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2013 Map of Flying H NE

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Flying H NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Watson Ranch and Treat Ranch occupy a landscape defined by deep drainage systems and high desert terrain in this section of Chaves County. The map details the complex natural topography of the Pecos Valley region, where several major canyon systems converge. To the north, Twin Butte Canyon and Little Twin Butte Canyon cut through the limestone ridges, while Border Hill stands as a prominent landmark for travelers moving through this arid territory.

The southern portion of the survey captures the border between Lincoln and Chaves Counties, marking a transition toward the waters of Crooked Creek. Historic land use is evident in the placement of Goodrum Ranch and other named homesteads that utilize the natural corridors of Monument Canyon and Pine Tree Canyon. This layout provides insight into the placement of grazing operations relative to the seasonal drainage patterns of the Llano Estacado's western edge.