2013 Map of Sedan

About this map

Sedan and its surrounding high plains ranching landscape are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the dispersed settlement pattern of northeastern New Mexico. The community is anchored by the Sedan Cem and a Po, which serve as the primary social and infrastructure markers for this corner of Union County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Carrizo Cr in the north and the headwaters of Pinabetes Cr in the southwest, features that have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. The map illustrates a sparse but organized grid of county and state routes, including NM-102 and Co Highway C-050, which connect these isolated holdings to the broader region. This survey captures the enduring character of a rural outpost where large-scale land management is reflected in the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, including t23n r35e and t22n r36e.