2023 Map of Goodson School

About this map

Black Mesa dominates this corner of Union County, New Mexico, where the high plains meet the intricate canyonlands near the Oklahoma and Colorado borders. The arid landscape is defined by the Dry Cimarron River, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, supported by a network of early water-management features including Roberts Ditch, Berry Ditch, and Wiggins Ralley Ditch Number 1. This reliance on irrigation and natural springs like Bramlett Spring and Negro Spring illustrates the historical ranching economy of the region. Distinctive geological landmarks such as Sugarloaf Butte, Lone Mesa, and Big Canyon Mesa provide vertical contrast to the flat tablelands. The network of local routes, including Black Mesa Ranch Rd and Wiggens Rd, suggests the persistent, spread-out nature of land use in this tri-state border region.