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2020 Map of Olive

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Olive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Olive occupies the center of this High Plains landscape in Chaves County, situated at a junction of rural routes including Olive Rd and Gainer Rd. This area is defined by its agricultural and ranching infrastructure, where water management is critical to the local economy. A network of named reservoirs such as Flat Tank, Bar V Tank, Brawley Tank, and Gambit Tank are distributed across the township sections, supporting livestock in an arid environment.

The topography is generally subtle, though it is punctuated by distinctive natural landmarks. The Twin Buttes rise in the northeast, while Hernandez Draw cuts across the western portion of the quadrangle. Significant drainages like the Olive Basin further characterize the catchment patterns of the region. These features, along with established thoroughfares like Lovington Rd and several county roads, document the modern configuration of this rural New Mexico community.