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2013 Map of Kansas Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Harding County, where the topography is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Carrizo Cr and Sabino Cr. The area around Kansas Valley reflects a sparse, ranching-oriented settlement pattern characteristic of the New Mexico interior. The primary human imprint on this territory is found in the network of windmills used for livestock and land management, including West Spear Windmill, Jackson Windmill, and Slusher Windmill.

Transportation is centered on the corridor of State Hwy 120, which cuts through the southern half of the map, and Miller Ranch Rd. The presence of features like Spear Tank and Spear Draw emphasizes the critical role of water management in this arid environment. This survey captures the intersection of public conservation lands and private ranching interests at the start of the twenty-first century.