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2017 Map of Meadow Hill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Meadow Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Peñasco meanders through the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Chaves County, establishing a vital watercourse in an otherwise arid drainage basin. The area is defined by its subtle topographic shifts, where the eponymous Meadow Hill rises in the south, overlooking the confluence of intermittent drainage patterns. These seasonal waterways, including Bluewater Cr and Walnut Draw, trace the natural low points of the terrain, carving deep paths through the brush-land.

Settlement remains sparse in this portion of New Mexico, with land use concentrated along a handful of rural corridors. Modern thoroughfares like Rio Peñasco Rd and Helena Rd follow the historical contours of the land, providing access to remote ranching interests and private landholdings. This survey captures the intersection of traditional land divisions, clearly marking the boundaries of various townships and ranges such as t17s r18e and t18s r19e, which continue to dictate property lines in the Pecos Valley region.