2017 Map of Little Grande

About this map

Sierra Grande dominates the western edge of this Union County landscape, where the high plains meet volcanic terrain. This 2017 survey details a sparsely populated ranching region defined by its drainage basins, including the headwaters of Seneca Cr and the northern and southern branches of N Br Corrumpa Cr and S Br Corrumpa Cr. The small settlements of Grande and Little Grande serve as focal points along the highway corridor, surrounded by a network of rural routes that carry the names of local families, such as Weatherly Rd, Gallegos Rd, Severo Rd, and Martinez Rd. The map illustrates the enduring Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, showing how township and range lines have shaped property boundaries and road placements across this arid northeast New Mexico territory.