2017 Map of Kerlin Hill

About this map

Kerlin Hill rises as the central topographic feature in this high plains landscape situated along the border of Union and Quay counties. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent watercourses and drainages, including South Fullingim Draw in the northeast and Minneosa Creek which cuts through the central section. Human presence is marked by a rigid grid of rural roads and section lines, such as Q R 101 and Quay Road L, indicating a landscape partitioned for ranching or large-scale agriculture. The presence of Logan Tank suggests the importance of water management in this arid environment, while the West Fork Nara Visa Arroyo drains the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This map captures the intersection of natural drainage patterns and the systematic human organization of the New Mexico plains.