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2020 Map of Guy

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Guy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Guy sits at the intersection of Lake Rd and several local routes, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country and high plains of Union County. The landscape is defined by its drainages and springs, with Carrizozo Cr cutting through the center and Corrumpa Cr tracing the southern reaches. These water sources have long dictated the placement of homesteads and infrastructure in this arid region, evidenced by the scattered landmarks like Fischer Spring and Carpenter Springs.

Family history is anchored to the land at the Rivera Cem and Padilla Cem, which remain as quiet witnesses to the generations who settled near Turkey Canyon and Miller Gap. The topography reveals a series of deep cuts into the plateau, including Dickey Canyon and Hardesty Canyon, which provide natural corridors through the otherwise level high-desert terrain. This map captures the enduring rural character of northeastern New Mexico, where the road network, including Pacheco Rd and Co Rd B012, still follows the contours of the land.