2023 Map of Royce

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland defines the southeastern corner of this landscape in Union County, where the plains of northeast New Mexico are carved by a system of seasonal watercourses. The drainage of Perico Creek and Apache Creek winds through the central and northern sections, while Sand Draw cuts across the southern reach. The small settlement of Royce sits along the northern transit corridor, serving as a landmark in an area otherwise characterized by its expansive ranching and grazing lands. For those tracing family histories or local heritage, the map identifies isolated burial sites including Antioch Cem and Otto Cem. These cemeteries, positioned near county roads like Co RD a022, mark the enduring presence of early homesteaders and rural communities in this high-plains environment.