2017 Map of Moses

About this map

Old Moses and the smaller settlement of Moses sit at the center of this high plains landscape, where the corner of Union County meets the Oklahoma state line. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Corrumpa Creek and its associated drainages like Rinker Draw and Plunket Draw. Life in this arid region is tied closely to water sources like Corréo Spring and Gyp Arroyo. The southern half of the map is dominated by the protected blocks of the Kiowa National Grassland, highlighting the conservation of this shortgrass prairie ecosystem. Local history is etched into the land at Puertocito, where a cemetery and settlement name persist, alongside other family-named landmarks like Elephant Rock. The presence of three distinct burial grounds—Moses Cem, Puertocito Cem, and Rinker Cem—points to the long-standing community roots established during the early ranching and homesteading eras of northeast New Mexico.