2023 Map of Espuela

About this map

Artesia anchors the southern boundary of this high-plains landscape, where the northern expansion of the city meets the agricultural and desert lands of the Pecos Valley. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral courses of Cottonwood Creek and Walnut Creek, which cut eastward through the township and range grid. This survey highlights the rural-to-urban transition, showing a dense network of local roads such as W Compress Rd and E Cottonwood Rd that serve the outlying residential and industrial sections. Near the northeastern corner, the small settlement of Espuela sits along the roadway, while landmarks like the Twin Oaks Memorial Park provide specific points of interest for local researchers. The map clearly delineates the border between Chaves County and Eddy County, illustrating the jurisdictional divide in this region of southeastern New Mexico.