2010 Map of Kansas Valley Lake

About this map

Kansas Valley Lake and a network of seasonal draws define this high plains landscape of northeast New Mexico. The area is marked by a grid of rural routes including County Road R and Unruh Rd, connecting several small named settlements and family locales such as Alexander, Hicks, and Bouleware. This 2010 survey illustrates the ranching-centered infrastructure of the region, where water management is critical to life. Landmarks like Starvation Windmill and Lake Windmill serve as essential navigational points and utility markers in an otherwise open terrain. For those researching local heritage, the Johnson Cemetery provides a specific point of genealogical interest. The drainage system, characterized by features like Reunion Draw, Matilda Draw, and Ojitos Draw, illustrates how the topography directs water through this arid environment, shaping the placement of the sparse homesteads and roads.