2010 Map of McAlister

About this map

McAlister stands as the primary settlement in this corner of Quay County, defined by a rigid grid of rural roads and seasonal water features. The small community hub is anchored by the McAlister Post Office and the nearby McAlister Cemetery, providing a focal point for local history and genealogical research in this part of eastern New Mexico. The landscape is marked by the winding course of Alamosa Creek, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle. Occasional water bodies like Caballo Lake and Burk Lake interrupt the vast stretches of ranch and farmland. The map reveals a highly structured land management system, where alphabetically and numerically named thoroughfares such as Quay Road AQ and Quay Road 33 partition the terrain into precise rectangular sections, illustrating the modern organization of this high plains agricultural region.