2020 Map of Espuela

About this map

Artesia anchors the southern edge of this landscape where the high plains of southeastern New Mexico meet the drainage systems of the Pecos River valley. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Walnut Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which cut through the survey area amidst a grid of rural county roads. This 2020 map documents the boundary between Chaves County and Eddy County, showing a transition from the structured residential blocks of northern Artesia to the expansive open tracts of the Espuela settlement. The importance of local transport is evident in the dense network of routes like SE Main Street and County Highway 44, while Twin Oaks Memorial Park serves as a prominent landmark on the outskirts of the city. The map illustrates a modern agricultural and residential landscape defined by its essential watercourses and the section-line roads that organize the high desert floor.