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2017 Map of Basin Well

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Basin Well and its surrounding high desert landscape define this 2017 study of the borderlands between Chaves and Eddy Counties. The terrain is characterized by a sophisticated system of earthen livestock tanks and ephemeral water sources, critical infrastructure for the ranching operations that have long occupied this corner of New Mexico. Features such as Sink Hole Tank and Jones Tank illustrate how water management dictates the utility of the land in the Pecos River basin vicinity.

Transportation through this arid reach relies on established routes like Barnaval Draw Rd and Kewanee Rd, which navigate the subtle shifts in elevation. The presence of Nakee Ishee Lake and the County Line Tank at the county boundary highlights the geographic intersections where local history and topography meet. This survey provides a clear view of the modern land divisions and water resources that sustain the region's agricultural tradition.