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2023 Map of Negra

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Negra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Negra serves as a central point in this high-desert landscape, positioned along the historic east-west corridor of the regional transportation network. The proximity of the Negra Cem to the town site provides a clear point of interest for genealogists tracking family lineages in Torrance County. The terrain is marked by a series of graded roads and trails, including the aptly named Negra Trl and several local routes such as Solito Rd and Petez Rd, which navigate the subtle changes in elevation typical of this New Mexico plains environment.

Further west, the label for Pedernal identifies another key location within the township and range system that structures this part of the state. The layout of roads like Big Buck Rd and various county designations such as Co RD c084 reflects the modern management of these open spaces, used primarily for ranching and transit. The map documents the enduring spatial relationship between these small communities and the vast cattle-country geography they occupy.