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2020 Map of Taiban

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Taiban
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Taiban sits along the eastern edge of De Baca County, marking a site of enduring human presence in the high plains landscape. This modern survey illustrates how infrastructure and natural hydrology define the region, with Red Lake Rd and Munger Ave connecting the small community to the surrounding rangeland. To the north, the sharp elevation change of The Cap-Rock and the broad expanse of Taiban Mesa create a dramatic backdrop, while Taiban Peak stands as a prominent local landmark near the Taiban Cem.

Water remains the critical element in this semi-arid environment, evidenced by the drainage of Taiban Cr and isolated water sources like Red Lake, Taiban Spring, and Dripping Spring. These features, alongside family-named routes such as James Spring Rd, indicate the historical reliance on specific seeps and springs for ranching and settlement. The map provides a clear record of the section-line roads and topographic variations that have shaped the township and range divisions of this New Mexico territory.