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2017 Map of Newkirk

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Newkirk centers this high-desert landscape in eastern Guadalupe County, situated along a primary transportation corridor that follows the historic path of the western migration. The settlement is anchored by local landmarks such as Newkirk Cem and Main St, surrounded by a landscape defined by significant topographical elevations. To the north rises Mesa del Gato, while the southern reaches are marked by the ascent of Cuervo Mesa.

Drainage patterns across this arid terrain are dictated by seasonal watercourses like Difrises Arroyo and Pajarito Cr. Local travel is facilitated by a network of rural routes including Gilbert Sena Rd and Pedro Romero Rd, which connect outlying ranches and homesteads to the village. The map provides a clear look at the land division and section lines established by the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how human settlement has adapted to the dramatic relief of the New Mexican plains.