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2020 Map of Upham

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Upham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Upham serves as a lone point of reference in this arid region of Sierra County, where the landscape is defined by drainage patterns and essential water infrastructure. The territory is marked by several seasonal watercourses including Aleman Draw, Yoast Draw, and Barbee Draw, which are critical features for navigating this high-elevation terrain. Man-made water catchments like Rabbit Tank, Miller Tank, and Highline Tank indicate the region's reliance on managed water resources for livestock and land management.

A notable curiosity in the northeastern section of the map is the remarkably specific label for the Sun Ray Midcontinent New Mexico Federal M Number 1 Spring, suggesting a intersection of deep-well exploration and natural hydrology. Travel through the area is facilitated by established routes such as the Aleman Shortcut and Powerline Rd, while the southern reaches are shaped by the natural contours of the Canon Avendijo.