Barela Canyon cuts through this high plains landscape of Union County, providing a stark topographical contrast to the surrounding plateau. The 2010 environment is defined by a sparse network of county roads that connect remote outposts like Armijo and Biffle. The presence of Lower Garret Dam suggests the importance of water management in this arid region, where intermittent drainage patterns feed into the expansive Don Carlos Hills to the south. This area remains primarily characterized by its vast open spaces and ranching infrastructure, reflected in the system of designated routes such as County Rd A115 and County Hwy A-005 that cross the plains.
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1954 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Dalhart
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Dalhart
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Dalhart
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Palo Blanco Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Malpie Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Cow Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Gladstone NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Sofia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000