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2017 Map of Kiowa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kiowa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Horseshoe Crater and Melon Mesa define the volcanic and plateau-driven topography of this northeastern New Mexico landscape along the Colfax and Union County line. The settlement of Kiowa sits at the base of Kiowa Mesa, a prominent landform near Kiowa Springs. The map reveals a high-altitude environment dotted with numerous natural water features, including Capulin Lake, Lakeside Lake, and Widow Lake, which likely served as critical resources for the local ranching economy.

Transportation corridors like Wrangler Rd and Larga Rd (A41) connect the sparse settlements, while genealogical markers such as Mountainview Cem and Mountain View Cem indicate the enduring presence of local families. The northeast corner is anchored by the community of Capulin, located near the junction of highways 87 and 64 87, showing the modern infrastructure overlaying a terrain defined by broad plains like Kiowa Flats and seasonal basins like Farr Vega Lake.