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2010 Map of Gould Pass

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gould Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gould Pass sits at the heart of a complex network of dry washes and high mesas in northwestern New Mexico, where the industrial footprint of the San Juan Basin Gas Field meets traditional ranching lands. The landscape is defined by its dramatic drainage patterns, most notably the wide Cañon Largo in the southwest and the winding Carrizo Creek to the north. These natural corridors are flanked by prominent features such as Encinada Mesa and the deep incisions of Martin Canyon and Adolfo Canyon.

Human activity is concentrated around isolated points like Kaime Ranch and the seasonal waters of Cuervo Lake. A grid of unpaved county routes, including County Rd 492 and Co Road 500, provides access to the gas fields and remote homesteads. The map captures the quiet transition of this high-desert region, balancing natural landmarks like Big Rincon with the modern infrastructure required for energy extraction.