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2010 Map of Espuela

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Espuela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Walnut Creek and Cottonwood Creek dictate the landscape of this high desert terrain in southeastern New Mexico, where water management and industrial extraction shape the local economy. The settlement of Espuela sits along the eastern edge of a grid-dominated rural layout, connected by a network of ranch and county roads. Infrastructure such as O'Bannon Dam indicates the critical role of surface water control in an area otherwise defined by aridity and expansive ranching operations.

Local industry is visible through the Caliche Pit in the north and the Sweatt Pit further south, reflecting the region's reliance on mineral resources. The road network, featuring names like Lawrence Ranch Rd and Mountain View Rd, suggests a landscape of established family holdings and agricultural utility. This survey captures the transition between the managed water corridors of the creeks and the industrial pits that punctuate the plains.