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1971 Map of Kerlin Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Kerlin Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Centerville sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, situated near the boundary where Union Co meets Quay Co. This early 1970s survey captures a ranching environment defined by a sparse network of water sources, essential for the survival of remote outposts like the Egerton Ranch and Rock Ranch. The terrain is deeply incised by the Minneosa Creek and Spring Creek drainage systems, which flow toward the West Fork Nara Visa Arroyo in the southeast.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the naming of numerous isolated water points, such as Whitaker Well, Howery Well, and Gillette Well, which likely reflect the family names of early twentieth-century homesteaders in this corner of New Mexico. The prominence of Kerlin Hill provides a natural landmark amidst the draws and arroyos, while industrial activity is noted by the presence of Gravel Pits and the Logan Tank, indicating the area's continued utility for transit and livestock management.