2010 Map of Pastura NE

About this map

Pintada Arroyo winds through the high plains of Guadalupe County, defining the drainage patterns of this arid landscape south of the modern interstate corridor. At the time of this 2010 survey, the region maintained a sparse, ranch-based settlement pattern characterized by wide-reaching pastures and localized family-named sites. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the transit infrastructure of the San Ignacio Interchange and the settlement of Colinas, where the I 40 Frontage RD parallels the primary highway. Further south, the landscape is dotted with utilitarian landmarks essential for life in the high desert, such as the Middle Pasture Windmill. The presence of small settlements like Martinez and Baca near the arroyo system suggests a historical reliance on these ephemeral watercourses, while Moise Ranch illustrates the large-scale landholdings typical of eastern New Mexico's ranching economy.