2023 Map of Rock Lake

About this map

Red Canyon defines the central topography of this Torrance County landscape, where the high desert terrain is marked by seasonal drainages and isolated water bodies. The northeastern corner of the map is punctuated by Rock Lake, while Texas Lake sits further east, both serving as vital landmarks in an otherwise arid expanse. Drainage patterns across the quadrangle are dictated by significant features like McGillivray Draw and Rattlesnake Draw, which reflect the local hydrology and traditional land divisions established by the Public Land Survey System. The presence of U.S. Route 285 provides a modern north-south transit corridor through the eastern portion of the sheet, cutting through the historical townships of t9n r12e and t8n r12e. This survey captures the sparse settlement and geographic character of central New Mexico, focusing on natural landforms and the essential water resources of the region.