2017 Map of Curlew Lake SE

About this map

Wilcox Tanks and Sand Tanks mark this arid stretch of eastern New Mexico, where water sources have long dictated the movement of people and livestock across the high plains. The landscape is defined by its isolation and the systematic grid of the Public Land Survey System, specifically within township ranges such as t8s r30e and t8s r31e. Modern access is provided by a sparse network of unpaved paths including Nogeezi Rd, Co Rd 39, and Co Rd 40, which traverse the open range between subtle elevation changes. This area of Chaves County remains largely undeveloped, serving as a clear record of the intersection between historic land management practices and the practical requirements of ranching in a dry environment.