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1996 Map of Moore Draw NE

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Moore Draw NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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The Comanche National Grassland dominates this corner of Baca County, where the high plains landscape is carved by seasonal watercourses and the infrastructure of the energy industry. The Cimarron River and its North Fork Cimarron River slice through the terrain, while the southern portion of the sheet is defined by Moore Draw.

Mapping by the USDA Forest Service in the mid-1990s reveals a sparse but industrially active territory. Significant mineral exploration is evident through numerous Oil Wells, a Drill Hole, and Gas Wells scattered across the eastern sections. A complex network of Pipeline corridors and 4wd tracks connects these remote sites, illustrating the transition of the grassland from purely agricultural use to a modern energy-producing landscape while remaining under federal management.