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2017 Map of Tucumcari

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tucumcari
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tucumcari rises from the high plains of Quay County, centered around a landscape where industrial infrastructure and academic life meet. The city's northern edge is defined by W Railroad Ave, a reminder of the rail-heavy history that built this region, while the southern skyline is dominated by the prominent peak of Tucumcari Mountain. The presence of Mesalands Community College reflects the town's role as a regional hub for education and paleontology studies.

Water management is a central theme of this arid landscape, illustrated by an intricate network of irrigation ditches including the Bell Lateral, Tucumcari Lateral, and Farm Lateral. These man-made channels diverge from natural drainages like Pajarito Creek and Hittson Creek, supporting the surrounding agricultural economy. To the northeast, Tucumcari Lake provides a rare riparian contrast to the dry mesas, while Tucumcari Memorial Park marks the community's quiet western boundary.