1985 Map of Bethel

About this map

Portales Valley defines the topography of this Roosevelt County landscape, where the flat plains of eastern New Mexico are punctuated by the drainage of Boone Draw. The settlement of Bethel serves as a central landmark in an area characterized by extensive water management, evidenced by the numerous irrigation wells that dot the grid-like sections. This 1980s field survey captures the rural infrastructure of the region, from the Municipal Airport on the eastern edge to the scattered community of Floyd in the north. The presence of Chalk Hill and a gravel pit suggests the underlying geology that supported local road building and industry. Transport and utility networks are prominent, featuring several pipelines and the quiet crossroads at Tinsley Crossing. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of agricultural land use and emerging municipal development near the Portales corporate boundary.