2020 Map of Norton

About this map

Norton stands at the northern edge of this high plains landscape in Quay County, where the terrain is defined by the sharp transition of The Caprock. The map illustrates a network of ephemeral watercourses including Puerto Cr, Barranca Cr, and Dog Canyon Cr that have carved through the plateau over time. These drainage patterns culminate in the dramatic topography of Puerto Canyon in the southeastern corner, where the elevation drops significantly from the surrounding plains.