2017 Map of Sand Hill

About this map

Carrizo Creek and Garcia Cr wind through this high plains landscape in northeastern New Mexico, defining the drainage patterns of a region dominated by ranching and open range. The northeast corner of the map encompasses a portion of the Kiowa National Grassland, reflecting the federal conservation efforts that followed the Dust Bowl era. Terrain features such as the Cedar Hills, Sand Hill, and Sand Draw provide topographic relief against the grid of section lines and gravel roads. Evidence of early settlement and family legacy is found at the Thomas Cem in the southern part of the quadrangle. A network of local routes, including Old Field Rd, Russell Rd, and Jordan Rd, connects the scattered homesteads and pastures that characterize this corner of Union County.