2010 Map of Akela

About this map

Akela Flats defines this portion of the New Mexico desert, where the settlement of Akela sits at the junction of modern infrastructure and a developing grid of named roads. The geography is characterized by a sprawling network of planned residential or agricultural thoroughfares, including many Spanish-named routes such as El Ensueno Rd Se and El Bordo Rd Se, which contrast with the industrial presence of the Pipeline Rd. Outside the main transportation corridor near the Akela Interchange, the landscape remains largely open. Scattered landmarks like the Matamoros Windmill serve as essential water sources for cattle or residents in this arid environment. This 2010 survey provides a detailed look at the rural transition between the high desert plains and the growing footprints of local development along Vibora Rd and Micro Rd Se.