2019 Map of Moore Draw NE

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates the landscape of this high plains corner of Baca County, where the topography is defined by the winding course of the N Fork Cimarron River. The map captures a significant historical corridor via the Aubry Cutoff - SFNHT, part of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, which snakes across the western sections. This route represents a vital mid-19th-century commercial link, providing a shorter but more water-scarce alternative to the main Cimarron Route. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainage patterns like Moore Draw, while the section lines are traced by a grid of county roads including Co RD 42 and Co RD 44, illustrating the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on modern ranching and conservation boundaries.