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2013 Map of Techado

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Techado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The settlement of Techado stands at the intersection of NM-117 and NM-36 on this high-desert landscape in west-central New Mexico. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages and volcanic landmarks, including the prominent Hogeye Mtn and the appropriately named Gobbler Knob. Ranching footprints are evident throughout the quadrangle, with Towner Ranch, Davis Ranch, and Browns Ranch marking established livestock operations connected by a network of unimproved roads like Hubbell RD and Co Road a039.

A distinct boundary between Cibola Co and Catron Co bisects the area, following the ridge lines near Lee Draw. Water sources, critical in this arid environment, are specifically identified at Hogeye Spring and the Twin Windmills in the southern reaches. The map captures an era of traditional land use, where named draws such as Puertocito Draw and McQuery Canyon provide the primary geographic framework for navigating the cattle country of the high plains.