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2020 Map of Tatum South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tatum anchors the northern boundary of this high plains landscape, where the town's street grid transitions into the expansive ranching and agricultural tracts of Lea County. The southern portion of the village is detailed with residential thoroughfares such as S Bridges Ave and S Fox Ave, illustrating the community's layout south of 14th Street. As the terrain moves toward the rural settlement of McDonald, the map reveals a complex network of section-line roads and named tracks, including Sartin Rd and S James Rd, which define the local land use patterns.

The natural topography is primarily characterized by the drainage of Eightmile Draw, which cuts across the northeastern corner. This drainage, along with scattered depressions and ephemeral basins, dictates the placement of rural infrastructure like W Mc Donald Rd and Alston St. The survey provides a clear view of how these human-named landmarks navigate the semi-arid environment between townships T12S and T14S.