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2017 Map of Palma

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Palma and the surrounding high plains of Torrance County are defined by a network of seasonal water catchments and topographical landmarks. This 2017 survey shows a landscape where water management is central to the local economy, evidenced by numerous named stock tanks such as Guadalupe Tank, Rock House Tank, and Prairie Tank. The terrain is punctuated by significant rises, including Palma Hill in the north and El Marge Hill to the southeast, overlooking drainage features like Encinosa Draw and El Marge Draw.

A network of local roads and unimproved trails connects these vital water points across the township and range boundaries. The southern portion of the quadrangle is marked by more complex relief as the land descends toward Carrizo Canyon and Carrizo Tank. This map documents a contemporary view of New Mexico's ranching infrastructure, tracing the relationship between family-named features like Gonzales Tank and the natural draws that sustain them.