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2017 Map of White Flat SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of White Flat SE
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 Salt Cr define the drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in Chaves County, where deep incisions like Chimney Canyon and Rock Tank Canyon break the arid plateau. This 2017 study illustrates a region primarily organized around ranching infrastructure and remote access, with W Pine Lodge Rd serving as a primary east-west artery across the township and range divisions.

The network of secondary routes, including Brown Lake Rd, Draper Rd, and Lake Spur Rd, reflects the modern use of the land for livestock management and resource access. Small topographic variations across sections in t8s r21e and t9s r21e highlight the subtle but critical elevation changes that dictate water movement toward the southeast. The map captures the intersection of traditional land survey boundaries with the practical realities of New Mexico's desert geography.