2020 Map of Hayden

About this map

Hayden serves as the focal point for this ranching and plains landscape in eastern New Mexico, where the high prairie is defined by a series of ephemeral water bodies and springs. Small depressions across the terrain create a network of seasonal catchments, including Morris Lake, Shields Lake, and Lowry Lake, which have historically provided vital water sources for local livestock. The drainage of Monia Cr cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, while the presence of Antelope Spring and the adjacent Antelope Spring Lake indicates the importance of groundwater in this arid environment. A grid of rural routes like Co Rd C118 and Antelope Springs Rd connects the scattered homesteads and pastures, illustrating the long-standing land divisions and survey patterns of the High Plains.