2017 Map of Ione

About this map

The settlement of Ione serves as a quiet focal point in this high-plains landscape of northern New Mexico, situated within Union County. The area is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources, including the localized Entrania Spring and the drainage systems of Bob Wells Creek and Minneosa Creek. The land is divided by a traditional grid of county roads such as Ione Road and Britt Road, reflecting the expansive ranching and agricultural tracts common to this part of the state. These thoroughfares connect isolated homesteads and grazing lands, tracing the natural contours where Entrania Creek and the North Fork Minneosa Creek cut through the terrain. The map captures the enduring character of a rural community where the placement of a spring or the intersection of two gravel roads remains a primary landmark for local navigation and history.