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2010 Map of Palma

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Palma and the Flying C Ranch anchor this high-desert landscape in Torrance County, New Mexico. The geography is defined by its water management, where numerous tanks such as Guadalupe Tank, Prairie Tank, and Rock House Tank capture intermittent runoff to sustain ranching operations in a semi-arid environment. These features, along with Cecil Windmill and Carrizo Windmill, illustrate the persistent infrastructure required for rural life in the Estancia Valley region.

Erosion has carved distinct landforms across the quadrangle, including the winding Carrizo Canyon and El Marge Draw. Topographic landmarks like Palma Hill and El Marge Hill provide vertical relief in an area primarily crisscrossed by local routes like County Rd C114. This survey documents the intersection of natural drainage systems and human modification as they appeared in the early 21st century.