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2013 Map of Little Grande

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Little Grande
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high plains of Union County are anchored by the prominent rise of Sierra Grande, a massive volcanic feature that dominates the western portion of this landscape. In the shadow of this peak, the small settlements of Grande and Little Grande sit near the transition between the mountain slopes and the wide drainage basins of the northeast. The area is defined by its drainage networks, including the upper reaches of N Br Corrumpa Cr, S Br Corrumpa Cr, and Seneca Cr.

Infrastructure here is deeply tied to water access and local ranching, evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks like Moon Windmill, Daniel Windmill, and Pefonio Windmill. These features indicate a long-standing reliance on subterranean water sources to support the livestock and residents in this arid corner of New Mexico. The map also traces a series of rural routes such as Jinete Rd and Grande Rd, which connect these isolated homesteads and windmills across the plains.