2020 Map of Pedernal

About this map

Pedernal and the nearby locality of Dummoor anchor this high-plains landscape in Torrance County, where the grid of the Public Land Survey System defines the modern distribution of ranching and transit. The map illustrates a sparse network of county roads, such as Co Rd C042 and Eshelman Rd, which navigate the subtle drainage patterns and topography of the New Mexico interior. This recent survey shows the persistent layout of section lines and townships, including t5n r12e and t6n r12e, reflecting the enduring surveyor's imprint on the American West. The concentration of labeled features in the southeastern corner near Co Rd C058 suggests the primary corridor of local activity, contrasting with the open, undeveloped sections to the north and west.