2013 Map of Cedar Point SE

About this map

Mescalero Ridge dominates the western portion of this High Plains landscape, creating a distinct escarpment that separates the elevated plateau from the lower basins below. This 2013 survey of eastern New Mexico reveals an economy centered on energy extraction and cattle ranching, marked by the expansive Caprock Oil Field in the north and the Tulk Oil Field to the east. Isolated outposts such as Zimmerman Ranch and Medlin Ranch underscore the sparse settlement patterns characteristic of Lea Co. Transport across this arid terrain is facilitated by a network of local routes, including Nm-172 and Meldin Ranch Rd, which connect the scattered industrial sites and ranching headquarters. The map also records the boundary with Chaves Co, illustrating the intersection of natural topography and administrative lines in a region defined by its subterranean resources and vast range lands.