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2020 Map of King Draw

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of King Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Hyer and its surrounding ranchlands characterize this portion of Santa Fe County as it appeared in 2020. This arid landscape is defined by its drainages, including the Cañada de la Narrias and the namesake King Draw, which channel the region's intermittent water flow through the high-desert terrain. For genealogists and local historians, the Hyer Cem stands as a significant point of reference just off Simmons Rd, marking the legacy of the area's early residents.

A network of named roads, such as Vans Ranch Rd, Bull Mill Rd, and Beefalo Rd, crisscross the townships of t11n r8e and t12n r8e. These thoroughfares provide access to remote outposts like Judy Kay and connect the scattered settlements situated between Big Draw and Hyer Draw. The map illustrates the persistent structure of land divisions and rural homesteading that continues to define the outskirts of the Estancia Valley.