2013 Map of Buckeye NE

About this map

The high plains of Lea County are defined by a sprawling energy and ranching landscape, as seen in this 2013 survey. Heavy industrial activity is centered on the Hume Oil Field and Kemnitz Oil Field, which dominate the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. Interspersed among these oil operations are traditional livestock outposts, reflecting the region's dual economic heritage. Named sites such as the Chambers Sheep Camp and Hilburn Ranch appear alongside critical water infrastructure like Garrett Windmill, Middle Well, and East Windmill. This network of wells and windmills highlights the vital role of groundwater management in a dry environment where agricultural and petroleum interests coexist. The area is gridded by a mix of state and county roads, including Us-82 and NM-457, facilitating movement between isolated ranch houses and mineral extraction sites.