Tucumcari serves as the primary hub of this High Plains landscape, where the eastern reaches of the city meet the expansive agricultural and ranching lands of Quay County. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation channels, including the Hudson Canal and various laterals such as the McIntosh Lateral and McCaskey Lateral, which transformed this arid environment into productive terrain. Historic transportation routes are a focal point, with Rte 66 and Interstate 40 cutting through the center of the sheet, reflecting the town's legacy as a major stop for travelers. South of the city, the small settlement of Lesbia sits near the winding paths of Plaza Larga Cr and Alamosito Cr. The Presence of the Tucumcari Municipal Airport and numerous named local roads like Quay Road 62 indicate a well-established rural infrastructure serving the surrounding townships.
52 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1930 · Tucumcari
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Tucumcari
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tucumcari
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Logan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1967 · Tucumcari
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Bascom Camp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Bulldog Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Hudson
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · San Jon NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Lesbia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000