2023 Map of Upton

About this map

Upton sits at the center of this Roosevelt County landscape, defined by a sparse network of ranch roads and wide-open high plains. The community is anchored by the Upton Cem along Upton Rd, providing a specific point of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing families in this part of eastern New Mexico. To the northwest, the terrain transitions into the Melrose Air Force Range, where the ephemeral drainage of Cañada del Tule cuts through the northern sections. The map reveals a strictly organized section-line road system, including Mesa Rd and Price Ranch Rd, which illustrates the enduring land-use patterns of the Llano Estacado. This 2023 survey documents the modern state of these remote settlements and the military airspace that now characterizes the regional landscape.