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2023 Map of Kansas Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kansas Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates this portion of Harding County, where the landscape is defined by the broad drainage systems of the high plains. The terrain is marked by seasonal watercourses like Carrizo Creek and Sabino Creek, which channel moisture across the open range toward the Kansas Valley. This modern survey reflects a sparsely populated area preserved for conservation and grazing, showing a network of ranch-to-market roads such as Miller Ranch Rd and Co Rd R that provide access to this isolated interior.

Local topographic features like Spear Draw and Reunion Draw illustrate the subtle variations in elevation that dictate land use in this part of New Mexico. The inclusion of Spear Tank highlights the critical importance of managed water sources for livestock in an environment where permanent surface water is rare. The map serves as a contemporary record of federal land management and the enduring ranching infrastructure that characterizes the region.