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2023 Map of Gladstone

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gladstone sits at the intersection of local routes in this northeastern New Mexico landscape, serving as a primary point of reference in Union County. The settlement is defined by its rural road network, where Gladstone Rd and Bullard Rd meet the primary highway. To the south, the Gladstone Cem provides a focal point for genealogical interest, preserved in the open country near Bryan Rd.

The terrain is carved by the winding course of Sand Arroyo, which cuts across the central portion of the map. This drainage feature dictates the placement of various secondary roads such as Roney Rd and Beard Rd. The map illustrates a contemporary pattern of land division and large-scale ranching or agricultural plots characteristic of the high plains, where named thoroughfares like Krizan Rd and Bada Rd mark family and ranch boundaries.