2010 Map of Yates SE

About this map

Dehaven and the variant spelling De Haven occupy the central high ground of this Harding County landscape, marking a sparse settlement pattern in the northeastern New Mexico cattle country. The terrain is defined by the sharp descent from a broad Mesa into the drainage of Ute Creek, which flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistence of the rural grid system, where long stretches of unpaved transit like County Road Z and County Road L-3 provide the primary infrastructure for isolated ranching outposts. Near the southern boundary, the name Gonzales appears alongside a cluster of structures, indicating small family or community pockets that remain vital in this arid environment. The map provides a clear look at the relationship between the elevated tablelands and the natural watercourses that dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.