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2010 Map of Olive

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Olive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The high desert rangelands of eastern New Mexico are defined by a network of ranching infrastructure and isolated landmarks in this 2010 survey. The settlement of Olive sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country. Water management is essential to the landscape, evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks scattered across the basin, including Flat Tank, Bar V Tank, Brawley Tank, and Gambill Tank.

Named elevations and ranches provide the primary navigational markers for this Chaves County region. The Twin Buttes rise as a prominent landform to the northeast, while the Olive Basin stretches across the central portion of the map. Cattle operations are grounded in historic holdings such as the Gainer Ranch and Van Eaton Ranch, supported by vital water sources like the Red Hill Windmill and Little Windmill. The area is connected by a grid of rural routes, including Olive Rd and Lordsburg Rd.