2020 Map of Diamond Mound

About this map

Diamond Mound rises above a landscape defined by ephemeral basins and significant drainage systems along the border of Chaves and Eddy Counties. This 2020 survey illustrates a complex network of dry lakebeds, including White Lake, Henderson Lake, and Flat Lake, which characterize the high-plains hydrology of the region. The map reveals how water moves across this arid terrain via features like Derrick Draw and Dog Canyon Draw, eventually collecting in basins such as Crow Flat Lake or resting against the elevation of Pavo Mesa. The cartography emphasizes the land's transition into Crow Flats, showing a sparsely developed area where few roads like Co RD 35 provide access to cattle country and remote ranching infrastructure. This document provides a clear look at the topography and land management boundaries of the Southeast New Mexico plains in the early 21st century.