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2017 Map of Moriarty South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Moriarty serves as a focal point at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where the southern reaches of the town give way to a structured grid of residential development and ranch roads. The presence of Moriarty Airport and a network of named streets like Howard Cavasos Blvd and Old Hwy 41 indicates a mid-20th-century transition from purely agricultural land to a regional transport and residential hub. To the south, the settlement of Mcintosh marks a secondary cluster of habitation, while the western area near Indian Hills shows a more dispersed settlement pattern rising into the higher terrain.

Hydrological features are dominated by ephemeral drainages such as Woodman Draw and Buffalo Draw, which illustrate the seasonal water flow patterns typical of this part of Torrance County. Significant local landmarks for genealogists and family historians include the Mountain View Cem and Mount Carmel Cem, both situated near the established community centers. The map also captures the Mescalero Reservoir, a vital water management point for this arid environment.