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1971 Map of Kerlin Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Kerlin Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Centerville sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the boundary between Union Co and Quay Co meets in northeastern New Mexico. The geography is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages, including the winding Minneosa Creek and the headwaters of the West Fork Nara Visa Creek. The prominence of Kerlin Hill rises above the surrounding flats, while the southern reaches of the map are marked by shifting Sand Dunes.

Water security is the primary concern for the ranching operations here, documented by a high density of named wells and improved water sources such as Whitaker Well, North Gregg Well, and Logan Tank. These features, along with established sites like Everton Ranch and Rock Ranch, reveal the infrastructure required for cattle ranching in this arid environment. The presence of Ruins and several scattered Gravel Pits point to earlier human occupancy and resource extraction near the creek beds.