Royce sits at the intersection of ranching history and public land management in this northeastern corner of New Mexico. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Apache Canyon and the seasonal drainages of Apache Cr and Perico Cr. Cultural history is anchored by the Antioch Cem and Otto Cem, providing valuable physical markers for genealogical research in this sparsely populated region. A significant portion of the southeastern territory is designated as the Kiowa National Grassland, reflecting a 20th-century transition from homesteading to federal conservation. The map traces a network of county roads, such as Co RD a034 and Rockledge Rd, that connect isolated homesteads and geographical markers like Sand Draw.
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1954 · Dalhart
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1958 · Dalhart
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1962 · Dalhart
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1966 · Royce
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1966 · Black Canyon
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1966 · Tate School
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1966 · Sand Hill
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1970 · Clayton
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1970 · Clayton SW
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1972 · Mount Dora
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