2013 Map of Caprock

About this map

Caprock anchors this high-plains landscape where the Chaves Co Lea Co border splits the terrain. The settlement pattern here is defined by water and oil, with numerous named windmills such as Section Windmill, Field Windmill, and Church Pasture Windmill supporting the cattle operations of the Caprock Ranch. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, the industrial footprint of the Mescalero Oil Field becomes prominent, served by a network of local routes including Co Road 156. To the southwest, the topography breaks at Polecat Canyon, providing a rare geographic diversion from the regular township and range grid. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of southeastern New Mexico, where deep-well water sources and petroleum extraction remain the primary drivers of human activity.