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2010 Map of Taiban

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Taiban
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Taiban serves as the primary focal point of this eastern New Mexico landscape, situated where the high plains meet the dramatic rise of The Cap Rock and Taiban Mesa. This 2010 topographic record highlights the importance of water and ranching infrastructure in De Baca County, with numerous named water sources like Dripping Spring, Taiban Spring, and Frank Windmill scattered across the arid terrain. The map captures the small-scale civic footprint of the area through the Taiban Post Office and the nearby Taiban Cemetery, providing essential coordinates for local genealogists and history researchers.

Surface drainage is dominated by Taiban Creek, which flows southeast past East Camp and below the prominent Taiban Peak. Ranching boundaries are marked by locations such as Doyle Ranch, while the northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the flat expanse of the mesa. The transition from the canyon systems like Long Canyon to the open flats near Red Lake illustrates the varied geography that has shaped the settlement patterns and livestock operations of this region.