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2013 Map of Horney Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Horney Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Conejo Mesa dominates the southern portion of this High Plains landscape in De Baca County, defining a region where survival is tied closely to sparse water sources and ranching infrastructure. The drainage of Yeso Creek cuts through the center of the sheet, carving out the breaks and draws that characterize the terrain. These natural features dictated the placement of early 21st-century homesteads and water management points, such as Horney Ranch and Field Ranch.

The presence of specialized landmarks like Yeso Camp Windmill and Black Lake Windmill highlights the essential role of wind power in sustaining livestock in this arid environment. Transportation through this remote section of New Mexico is represented by a network of rural routes including Dunlap Rd and Angus Rd, which connect isolated ranching operations across the section lines of the Public Land Survey System.