Mescalero Ridge dominates this portion of the New Mexico landscape, marking a significant topographical break along the border of Chaves and Lea Counties. This modern 2023 survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching environment where section lines and local access roads dictate the human footprint. Transportation in this high plains area relies on a network of routes including Tower Rd, Tabitha Rd, and Priscilla Rd. The map detail captures the intersection of large-scale land management and geography, showing how infrastructure like Co Rd 157 and Co Rd 159 navigates the distinct rise of the ridge. While the terrain remains largely open, the precise placement of these roads and county boundaries provides a clear look at the contemporary division of the Llano Estacado region.
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1954 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Culp Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Cedar Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Mescalero Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Soldier Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Caudill Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Cooper-Good Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Dean Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000