2017 Map of Hudson

About this map

Hudson and the expansive waters of the Ute Reservoir dominate this eastern New Mexico landscape, where the Canadian River valley meets the high plains of Quay County. The reservoir's shoreline is defined by numerous inlets and the prominent Watson Island, reflecting the 20th-century water management efforts that transformed this semi-arid region. Surrounding the water, a network of traditional ranching and irrigation landmarks persists, including family-named features like Romero Draw and several water sources such as Burr Springs and Dripping Springs. South of the lake, the Hudson Lateral canal cuts through the terrain, illustrating the critical infrastructure used to support local agriculture. The map also traces a dense grid of rural roads, such as Quay Road AE and Quay Road AI, which connect scattered ranch tanks like Ochenta Tank and Willow Tank across the mesas.