2023 Map of Kerlin Hill

About this map

Kerlin Hill stands as the primary landmark in this section of the High Plains near the border of Quay and Union Counties. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage systems of Minneosa Creek and the West Fork Nara Visa Arroyo, which cut through the arid terrain. Human activity is evidenced by a systematic grid of section lines and range roads, including Quay Road L and Quay Rd F 5. Notable water sources like Logan Tank suggest the area's importance for livestock and ranching in a region where moisture is gathered by features like South Fullingim Draw. This map provides a contemporary record of the land management and hydrology of the New Mexico panhandle's eastern edge.