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2020 Map of Kiowa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Kiowa and its surrounding high plains are defined by dramatic volcanic features and intermittent water sources on the border of Colfax and Union Counties. The landscape is dominated by notable geological formations such as Horseshoe Crater and Melon Mesa, which rise above the level stretches of Kiowa Flats. These terrain features provide a striking contrast to the scattered playas and reservoirs that dot the region, including Lakeside Lake and Capulin Lake in the north, and Farr Vega Lake to the south.

Evidence of human presence is marked by the small settlement of Kiowa along the western edge of Kiowa Mesa, supported by Kiowa Springs. To the east, the Mountain View Cem serves as a quiet landmark for local genealogists and historians tracking families in this corner of New Mexico. The area's connectivity is maintained through a network of local routes like Larga Rd and Wrangler Rd, which traverse the high desert terrain.