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2023 Map of Seneca

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Seneca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates this portion of northeastern New Mexico, where the high plains are carved by a series of significant drainage systems. The water network is defined by the winding course of Corrumpa Creek in the north and Alamos Creek in the southwest, creating a landscape of draws and canyons including Road Canyon and Barrel Canyon. This 2023 survey illustrates the sparse, ranch-oriented settlement patterns of Union County, centered on the small community of Seneca in the southeast corner.

Local landmarks such as Lookout Hill provide topographic variety in a region characterized by wide-open grazing lands. The map details a strictly gridded road system, featuring routes like Corrumpa Rd and Atencio Rd, which facilitate movement between the sprawling sections of the National Grassland. The intersection of natural watercourses like Rinker Draw and Pinco Draw with these section-line roads highlights the traditional land-use patterns common in the American West.