2013 Map of Stead

About this map

Stead remains a quiet outpost on the high plains of Union County, defined by the winding course of Tramperos Creek as it carves through the local topography. This 2013 survey illustrates the sparse but critical infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Post Office at Stead and the intersection of NM-402 with several local county highways. The landscape is structured by the Public Land Survey System, with township boundaries like t22n r35e and t21n r35e providing the geometric framework for rural land tracts. Transportation is dominated by long stretches of gravel and paved routes such as Zurich Rd and Co Highway C-116, reflecting the expansive ranching and agricultural character of this corner of northeast New Mexico near the Texas border.