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1989 Map of Meadow Hill

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Meadow Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Rio Peñasco winds through the northern portion of this Chaves County landscape, establishing a primary drainage route for the surrounding high desert terrain. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the prominent Meadow Hill in the southwest to the deeply incised paths of Little Cuevo Canyon and Bluewater Creek Canyon. The distribution of water sources across this arid region reflects a reliance on groundwater, evidenced by isolated landmarks such as Little Cuevo Well, M P Well, and Partnership Well.

While the land appears largely open, the presence of a Gravel Pit in the northeast and numerous unimproved roads suggest localized industrial and ranching activity. Notable drainages like Walnut Draw and Singer Draw further illustrate the complex watershed system feeding into the larger canyons. This 1989 provisional edition captures the Chaves County backcountry just as modern mapping standards were being applied to these traditional New Mexico land divisions.