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2013 Map of Pennington

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pennington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pennington and the surrounding ranchlands of Union County are defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and springs that have long supported life in this high plains region. The landscape is carved by notable drainages like Tramperos Canyon and Goat Canyon, while isolated water sources such as Foundation Spring and Poison Springs provide vital points of reference in the open country. The presence of the Dempsey Cem and the Pasamonte Ranch suggests a history of generational ranching and early settlement patterns tied to the land's hydrology.

Transportation through this area is facilitated by NM-453 and the winding paths of several county roads, which connect remote properties to the wider world. Features like Pasamonte Lake and Shearing Shed Lake indicate the importance of water management for livestock, a theme common throughout the High Plains. This survey provides a clear view of the complex public land survey system divisions across townships including t24n r31e and t25n r31e.