2017 Map of Pedernal Creek

About this map

Pedernal Creek winds through the high plains of Northeast New Mexico in this 2017 survey, defining a landscape of deep canyons and seasonal water sources. The map illustrates a rural area divided by the border of Union Co and Harding Co, where land use is dictated by the availability of water at sites like Smithson Reservoir Number 2 and Morrison Spring. For genealogists and local historians, the Pedernal Cem serves as a significant landmark of the area's pioneer heritage. A network of canyons, including Charley Adams Canyon, San Lorenzo Canyon, and Ute Canyon, cuts through the terrain, while the Flint Hills rise above the drainage basins. Rural life is connected by named tracks such as Lovato Rd and Oneal Rd, which navigate the township and range system near Franks Dam.