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2020 Map of Monument South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Monument anchors the northern reaches of this Lea County landscape, serving as a focal point for a complex network of local roads and section lines. The settlement sits at the intersection of Monument Hwy and several named routes including Raymond Ln and Geronimo Rd, illustrating the structured land use common in this part of New Mexico. The grid is punctuated by family-named landmarks and ranch access ways like Byrd Ranch Ln and Childress Rd, which reflect the region's agricultural and ranching heritage.

Moving south, the terrain is defined by the Public Land Survey System grid, with extensive road systems such as Maddox Rd and Tuffy Copper Rd facilitating movement across the townships. The presence of routes like Gulf Rd suggests the influence of industrial or energy-sector development on the local infrastructure. This map provides a detailed view of the rural transition between the Monument community and the open range land that characterizes the southern portion of the quadrangle.