2013 Map of Rock Lake

About this map

Rattlesnake Draw and Red Canyon define the drainage patterns of this high-altitude landscape in central New Mexico. The terrain is characterized by broad basins and seasonal water bodies, including the eponymous Rock Lake and the smaller Texas Lake located near the eastern edge. These features are situated within a high-plains environment where the topography is shaped by significant elevation changes, as indicated by the proximity of McGillivray Draw in the southern portion of the survey. The movement of travelers and commerce through this region is facilitated by the corridor of Us-285 N and Us-285 S, which bisects the eastern townships. This 2013 survey provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, including t9n r11e and t8n r12e, illustrating the intersection of modern transportation routes with historic land management boundaries.