2017 Map of Tucumcari SE

About this map

Plaza Larga Cr snakes through the high desert of Quay County, illustrating the delicate balance of water management in eastern New Mexico. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation ditches, including the Wharton Lateral, Thomas Lateral, and Farrar Lateral, which divert water to support the local agricultural economy. These man-made features contrast with the natural drainages like Barranca Cr and Saladito Creek that cut through the terrain. The area is gridded by a systematic road network such as Quay Road AG and Quay Road AI, which delineate the sections of Townships 9 and 10 North. This survey captures a moment in the modern era where traditional ranching and farming rely on this blend of natural creeks and engineered water laterals.