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2013 Map of Tucumcari

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Tucumcari Mtn dominates the southern skyline of this Quay County landscape, where the high plains meet a sophisticated network of water management. The city of Tucumcari is the central hub, defined by a dense grid of residential and commercial streets such as W Route 66 Blvd and W Aber St. The map captures the area's educational and civic infrastructure, including the Mesalands Community College campus and the local Post Office.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain is shaped by an extensive irrigation system essential to the regional economy, featuring the Tucumcari Lateral, Savage Lateral, and Benson Lateral. These man-made channels contrast with the natural drainage of Hittson Creek and Pajarito Creek. Small outlying settlements like Evans, McCoy, and Eggert appear along the section lines, reflecting the enduring cattle and ranching patterns that define this part of eastern New Mexico.