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2013 Map of Yates

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Yates
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cerro de la Cruz rises as a prominent landmark in this high plains landscape of Northeastern New Mexico, where the boundary between Union County and Harding County cuts directly across the terrain. The small community of Yates serves as a focal point along NM-120, which connects the region's isolated settlements. This 2013 survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching or agricultural environment characterized by a network of county roads like CO Road Z-2 and CO Road Z-3 that navigate the varied topography.

Water is a critical feature in this arid environment, represented by the presence of Island Lake in the western portion of the quadrangle. Other named locales, including Martinez, further define the local geography. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, showing the intersections of Township 23 North, Range 28 East and surrounding ranges, which dictate the geometric grid of property and administration in the area.