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2020 Map of Ragland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ragland occupies a prominent position in this High Plains landscape, situated near the dramatic topographic drop-off of Ragland Hill and the branching drainage of Rincon Canyon. The map reveals a highly structured rural grid defined by the Public Land Survey System, with township lines like t7n r30e and t8n r31e organizing the territory into distinct sections. This geometric layout is mirrored by the county's transportation network, where local routes such as Quay Road 38 and Quay Road AJ follow section lines across the plateau.

Local history is anchored by the Prater Cem, a small burial ground providing a vital genealogical link to the early families of this ranching region. The drainage patterns of Blanco Cr and Barranca Cr further define the terrain, showing how water has carved into the mesa edges. This modern survey illustrates a community where the 19th-century land-grant grid remains the primary framework for contemporary roads and residency.