2013 Map of Espuela

About this map

Cottonwood Creek and Walnut Creek carve paths through the arid landscape north of Artesia, marking the drainage patterns of this high desert terrain in 2013. The map centers on the small settlement of Espuela, where the rural grid begins to densify along the Lake Arthur Highway. The transition between Chaves and Eddy Counties is clearly defined, cutting across a network of roads that reflect the area's ranching and agricultural foundation. Family and local names are preserved in the road network, from Lawrence Ranch Road to Chimeso Road, showing the persistent footprint of land ownership and local travel routes. The landscape is dominated by the Public Land Survey System grid, providing a clear view of township and range divisions such as t16s r25e that have governed the development of this New Mexico territory for generations.