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2020 Map of Lomas Gatos

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lomas Gatos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lomas Gatos and Cañon Blanco are situated within this arid stretch of De Baca County, where the landscape is defined by its water management and grazing infrastructure. The survival of local ranching in this high-plains environment is evident through a series of named earthen reservoirs, including North Tank, Red Fry Tank, and Hopper Tank. These water sources are vital in a region where the topography ranges from the prominent Sand Hill in the north to the distinctive White Mesa in the southeast.

Transportation across this terrain relies on a network of named rural routes, such as Co Rd 2-37, Bucket Rd, and Cowbell Rd. Genealogists and local historians will find the Blanco Cem near the eastern edge, serving as a primary cultural landmark for the families who have worked these lands. The map traces the natural drainage patterns of Canyon Blanco, showing how the geography dictates the placement of roads and homesteads.