The arid high plains of Chaves County are defined here by a network of drainage features and remote ranching outposts in the early 21st century. The landscape is dominated by the Middle Arroyo, which winds through the northern and eastern portions of the map, supported by vital water sources like Big Joe Tank, Little Joe Tank, and Browns Lake. These infrastructure points illustrate the essential nature of water management for livestock in this environment. Scattered cattle operations, including the Middle Arroyo Ranch, White Flat Ranch, and Lowrey Ranch, serve as the primary human nodes connected by a sparse grid of roads such as County Rd-B029 and White Flat Rd. To the south, the terrain rises toward Cedar Hill, while the Zeufeldt Arroyo and Salt Creek manage runoff in the lower reaches of the quadrangle.
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1936 · Arabela
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Arabela
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Round Mountain SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · North Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · White Flat
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · White Flat SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Elsie Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000