2010 Map of Tule Lake

About this map

Tule Lake and its smaller neighbor, Little Tule Lake, sit at the heart of this High Plains landscape in Curry County during the early 21st century. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and rural thoroughfares, including Base Line and Sundale Valley Rd, which define the agricultural order of the region. This geometric pattern is interrupted by the natural drainage of Cañada del Tule, a seasonal watercourse that snakes northwest through the territory. Named ranching homesteads such as Hart Ranch and Steele Ranch are the primary markers of habitation, illustrating the legacy of large-scale landholdings in this part of New Mexico. In the far northeast, Fiddlers Draw cuts across the plains toward the county line, showing the subtle relief of a terrain largely dedicated to cattle and crops.