2017 Map of Martin Draw

About this map

Canadian River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, carving a deep path near the intersection of Martin Draw and Rana Canyon. This 2017 survey documents the rugged high-plains terrain where New Mexico meets the Texas Panhandle, a region defined by dramatic breaks and draws. The map illustrates the topographical significance of geographic crossings like Stagecoach Gap and Texas Gap, which historically facilitated movement through the escarpment. Local travel is marked by rural corridors such as Quay Rd E and Q R 69, serving the scattered ranchlands of Quay County. Further south, the intermittent drainage of Trujillo Cr reflects the arid hydrology of the Llano Estacado borderlands, where water management and terrain-dictated transport routes have long shaped human presence.