2017 Map of Dexter West

About this map

Hagerman Canal defines the eastern edge of this landscape near the town of Dexter, where irrigation infrastructure meets the arid Pecos Valley terrain. The map documents a blend of ranching history and modern institutional land use, anchored by the Roswell Correctional Center and aviation facilities like Benedict Airpark and Jenkins Airport. Local nomenclature preserves the region's heritage through roads such as Old Chisum Trl, reflecting the legacy of the historic Chisum cattle trails. Seasonal drainage patterns are visible through Thirteenmile Draw and Zubi Draw, which cut across a grid of section lines and county roads including E Shawnee Rd and Cherokee Rd. This 2017 survey provides a detailed look at the rural-suburban interface of Chaves County, showing how water management and transportation networks have shaped settlement patterns outside the municipal limits.