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2013 Map of Royce

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The settlement of Royce anchors this portion of northeastern New Mexico, where the landscape is defined by the high plains of the Kiowa National Grassland. The terrain is etched by the drainage patterns of Apache Canyon, Apache Cr, and Perico Cr, which carve through the ranching country of Union County. Scattered throughout the region are vital water sources for livestock and inhabitants, including West Windmill, Knolls Windmill, and Chili Windmill.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the location of rural burial sites like Antioch Cem and Otto Cem, as well as established ranching properties such as Rockledge Ranch and Mays Ranch. The map illustrates a network of rural roads, including Heringa Rd and Leavitt Rd, which connect these remote outposts across the townships of T25N and T26N. This survey documents a quiet ranching economy where surviving landmarks are often tied to the names of the families who settled and worked the land.