2017 Map of Button Mesa North

About this map

Vest Wells and the seasonal catchment of Vest Lake anchor this high plains landscape along the county line. The terrain is characterized by the prominent elevation of Button Mesa in the southwest, giving way to a network of local ranch roads that define the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. These routes, including Moon Ranch Rd and various Roosevelt County roads like S Roosevelt Road Am, trace the movement of livestock and water management in a region where geography is defined by subtle relief and isolated water sources. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring cattle ranching infrastructure that has shaped the borderlands between Chaves and Roosevelt counties for generations.