2010 Map of Lockney

About this map

The high plains of eastern Quay County are defined by a network of drainage draws and ranch-to-market roads in this early 21st-century record. The rural settlements of Lockney, Kidder, and Kieth anchor the landscape, which is predominantly shaped by the intermittent flow of Shallow Well Draw, Butler Draw, and Sager Draw. These watercourses reveal the natural topography of the Llano Estacado region, where surface water is managed through features like Bell Tank. A grid of designated routes, including Lockney Rd and Obar Rd, facilitates movement between these isolated locations. The map illustrates a contemporary view of New Mexico ranching country, capturing the persistent locations of these small communities as they existed several decades after their initial settlement periods.