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2017 Map of Gladiola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high plains of Lea County are defined by a rhythmic grid of ranch roads and township boundaries in this 2017 survey. The small settlement of Gladiola serves as the focal point for a landscape dominated by the livestock and energy industries of eastern New Mexico. The map reveals a network of localized transit routes, including Breckon Ranch Ln and B Ranch, which provide access to the expansive grazing lands characteristic of the Llano Estacado.

Modern infrastructure is documented through precise road designations such as Gladiola Rd, Shults Rd, and Simpson Rd. The prevalence of named lanes like Beverta T167 and Travis Rd reflects the persistence of family-held land and rural homesteading patterns. This 2017 data captures the region before further industrial shifts, preserving the layout of essential connector routes like Dean Rd and Co Rd 166.