2017 Map of East Lake

About this map

East Lake sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape in Lea County, an area defined by the rectilinear grid of the Public Land Survey System. The 2017 terrain reflects a modern infrastructure of oil and gas development, woven into the traditional ranching townships of the Permian Basin. A network of local corridors like Teague Switch Rd and Co Rd 11 provides access across the arid terrain, while Deep Wells Rd suggests the historical necessity of groundwater in this semi-desert environment. The map captures a transition where the wide-open geography of Southeast New Mexico is meticulously partitioned by township lines and service roads, revealing the intersection of natural topography and industrial utility.