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2013 Map of Malpie Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Malpie Mtn and Lonesome Mtn dominate this high-plains landscape in Union County, where the topography of northeastern New Mexico is defined by volcanic features and seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns are clear, with Carrizo Cr winding eastward across the center of the sheet, joined by smaller tributaries like Barela Cr and Armijo Cr. This ranching country is punctuated by the isolated settlement of Maverick, situated near the confluence of several draws.

Evidence of water management in this arid environment appears through features like Malpie Lake, Moore Lake, and the specifically named Rosey Windmill. The map also details the complex terrain of Barela Canyon as it cuts beneath Barela Mtn, illustrating the relationship between the elevated volcanic peaks and the deeply eroded canyons that characterize this part of the state. Local transit is represented by county routes including CO Highway A-044 and CO Highway A-045.