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2023 Map of Palma

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Palma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Palma Townsite Cem sits at the heart of this high-plateau landscape, marking the historical footprint of the Palma settlement. The terrain is defined by its water management strategy, with numerous named catchments like Guadalupe Tank, Prairie Tank, and Posodera Tank scattered across the township lines. These features indicate the long-standing ranching and livestock history of Torrance County, where reliable water sources are vital to the local economy and land use.

The topography transitions into more dramatic relief in the southern half of the map, where El Marge Hill and the winding Carrizo Canyon provide natural landmarks. To the north, the elevation is anchored by Palma Hill, while drainage patterns like El Marge Draw illustrate the natural flow of the arid environment. This survey captures a rural New Mexico landscape where human presence is sparse but deeply tied to the land's geography.