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2020 Map of Quay

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Quay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Quay serves as the primary point of settlement in this high plains landscape of Quay County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations and drainage systems, most notably the prominent Saddleback Mesa which rises above the surrounding flats. Water distribution is marked by several ephemeral and seasonal streams including Garcia Cr, Adobe Walls Cr, and Charco Cr, tracing the natural paths of runoff through the cattle country of eastern New Mexico.

Local history is anchored by the Brown Cem near the northern boundary, providing a vital point of reference for genealogists and regional researchers. A sparse but structured grid of county roads, such as Quay Road 43 and Quay Road AS, connects the remote ranchlands, following the township and range lines of the Public Land Survey System that have shaped the region's development since the early 20th century.