Jordan sits at the center of this high plains landscape in Quay County, where the Llano Estacado meets the dramatic breaks of the Canadian River valley. The terrain is defined by a sharp escarpment that separates the flat southern tablelands from the deeply incised canyons to the north. Features such as Ish Canyon, Honey Canyon, and Rincon Canyon carve into the caprock below prominent landmarks like Piñon Point and Sand Mtn. To the south, the land levels out into a grid of ranch roads, including Quay Rd Ave and Pasture Rd, which service the remote homesteads and agricultural operations of the region. Local history is anchored by the Browning Cem and the small landing strip at Akin and Akin Airport, reflecting the isolation and necessity of flight and community in this part of Eastern New Mexico.
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1954 · Clovis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Clovis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Jordan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Quay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Circles S Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Cunavea Basin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Ragland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Mesa Redonda
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Weber City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · House
USGS Topo · 1:24,000