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2023 Map of Lesbia

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lesbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lesbia lies at the heart of this high plains landscape, situated just east of the city of Tucumcari in eastern New Mexico. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation channels, including the Hudson Canal, Troutman Lateral, and McIntosh Lateral, which demonstrate the intensive water management required for agriculture in Quay County. These man-made waterways intersect the natural drainage of Alamosito Creek and Plaza Larga Creek, creating a distinct grid-like pattern of rural development.

Transportation and infrastructure are central to this region, with Route 66 and several county roads like Quay Road 62 providing the primary transit corridors. The presence of the Tucumcari Municipal Airport on the western edge of the map indicates the area's role as a regional hub. Local family or place names are preserved in features such as Hittson Creek and the numerous irrigation ditches like Callison Lateral and Simmons Lateral, offering a detailed view of land use and water rights in this arid environment.