2017 Map of Kenna

About this map

The small settlement of Kenna sits as a lonely outpost on the High Plains, where the border of Roosevelt and Chaves counties meets. This landscape is defined by its subtle drainage patterns and seasonal hydrology, most notably the Kenna Draw and a series of ephemeral basins like Fry Lake, Beaver Lake, and Sealey Lake. These shallow depressions, characteristic of the region, provide the only natural water collection points in a territory dominated by ranching and vast open range. Cultural history is concentrated near the town site, which is served by both the Kenna Cem and the nearby Old Kenna Cem, marking the long-term presence of homesteading families in this arid environment. The map shows a network of strictly utilitarian routes such as Railroad Mountain Rd and Claunch Rd, which connect the scattered rural holdings to the primary corridor passing through the center of Kenna.