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2013 Map of Ramon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ramon sits along the high plains of the Lincoln Co De Baca Co line, serving as a primary point of reference in this arid ranching landscape. The area is defined by its strategic water management, shown through a series of named tanks and catchments such as Schoolhouse Tank, Bethell Tank, and Burnt Tank that support local livestock operations. These features, along with the Simpson Ranch and Merritt Ranch, illustrate the importance of established landholdings in this part of New Mexico.

The terrain is marked by significant drainage patterns, including Loco Draw and the descriptively named Automobile Draw and Automobile Lake. To the south, Fifteenmile Arroyo cuts through the township lines, while Red Bluffs provides a distinct geological landmark. The presence of Dipping Vat Draw points to the area's agricultural history, specifically the cattle-working infrastructure necessary for large-scale ranching. Transport through this region is facilitated by Us 285 N and NM-247, which connect these remote outposts to the wider state.