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2020 Map of Martin Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Canadian River meanders through the northern section of this borderland landscape, where the high plains of Eastern New Mexico meet the Texas panhandle. The topography is defined by significant breaks and crossings, most notably Stagecoach Gap and Texas Gap, which historically served as natural passage points through the elevated terrain. These gaps, along with Rana Canyon, suggest a long history of travel and transit between Quay County and Oldham County.

Drainage systems like Martin Draw, Trujillo Creek, and Rana Arroyo carve through the land, illustrating the complex hydrology that dictated settlement and ranching patterns in this arid region. The map captures a largely rural expanse organized by the Public Land Survey System, with gravel routes like Quay Rd E and Q R 69 providing the primary modern framework for navigating these historic ranchlands.