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1970 Map of Jordan

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Jordan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The high plains of Quay County are defined here by a sharp topographic break where the level Llano Estacado drops away into a series of deeply eroded canyons. This transition is marked by prominent landmarks such as Sand Mountain and the jagged edge of Piñon Point. Small, isolated ranching outposts like Bar B Ranch and the cluster of buildings at Browning appear on the landscape, connected by a network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail that navigates the difficult terrain.

Genealogists and local historians can find the Browning Cem located near the southern edge of the survey, serving the families of this ranching district. The presence of multiple Landing Strips and a Roadside Park reflects the logistical needs of this expansive territory. Water management is critical in this arid environment, noted by scattered wells and a tank that support the livestock operations and the small settlement at Jordan.