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2013 Map of Upham

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Upham sits at the intersection of desert infrastructure and natural drainage in this Sierra County landscape. The settlement is defined by the proximity of Co Road A013 and Co Road A22, which navigate a terrain carved by seasonal waterways. These intermittent flows have shaped local geography, notably at Aleman Draw and Yoast Draw in the northeast, and Barbee Draw to the south.

Water management is the primary human footprint shown, with numerous tanks distributed across the range to support life in an arid environment. Named sites such as Miller Tank, Highline Tank, and Rabbit Tank are critical landmarks for understanding the pastoral and ranching utility of the land. A particularly distinctive feature is the Sun Ray Midcontinent New Mexico Federal M Number 1 Spring, indicating specific federal land interests and the importance of reliable water sources in the high desert.