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2017 Map of White Flat

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of White Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Middle Arroyo and Arroyo Seco carve through the high desert landscape of Chaves and Lincoln counties in this contemporary topographic record. The terrain is defined by the broad plateau of White Flat and the rising elevation of Cedar Hill, illustrating the drainage patterns that flow through Walnut Draw. Human activity in this arid region is marked by essential water management features such as Big Joe Tank, Little Joe Tank, and Gavilan Tank, which serve as vital landmarks for local ranching and land management.

Transportation is limited to a sparse network of rural routes, including Co RD 8029 and Whiteflat Rd, which provide access to the remote sections of the High Plains. The map meticulously documents the legal boundaries of the Public Land Survey System, showing the intersections of numerous townships such as t7s r20e and t7s r21e, making it a valuable resource for tracing property lines and land use history in southeastern New Mexico.