2020 Map of Tucumcari SE

About this map

Plaza Larga Creek winds through the eastern high plains of Quay County, illustrating the complex irrigation and drainage network vital to this arid landscape. This 2020 map documents the hydraulic infrastructure of the region, specifically naming the Wharton Lateral, Thomas Lateral, and Farrow Lateral canal systems that divert water across the townships. These engineered waterways parallel natural drainage features like Barranca Creek and Saladitos Creek, highlighting the intersection of natural topography and agricultural water management. The survey area is defined by a rigid grid of rural roads, such as Quay Road AG and Quay Road 56, which provide access to the vast ranchlands and fields southeast of the Tucumcari area. For the researcher or land historian, the map preserves the exact modern alignment of these irrigation channels and creek beds before further environmental or development changes occur.