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2017 Map of Rabbit Ear Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rabbit Ear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rabbit Ear Mountain and the adjacent Rabbit Ear Mesa dominate the southwestern landscape of this Union County region, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding drainage networks. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Seneca Creek and Alamos Creek, which carve through the high plains toward the Apache Valley in the southeast. Much of the land is preserved within the Kiowa National Grassland, reflecting the conservation efforts and federal land management typical of this corner of New Mexico.

Local history is preserved at the Wanette Cemetery in the north, a solitary marker of past settlement. The map reveals a sparse infrastructure of rural connectors like Lake Road and Mock Road, alongside many unnamed ranch roads and section lines. This layout demonstrates the enduring pastoral nature of the area, where topography like Goodin Canyon dictates the movement of both water and traveler across the plains.