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2020 Map of Hackberry Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hackberry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Loco Hills sits in the high desert of Eddy County, serving as a hub for the extensive industrial and recreational networks that crisscross this corner of New Mexico. The landscape is defined by the elevation of Nimenim Ridge and the nearby Hackberry Lake, which provides a rare water feature in this arid region. The map reveals a complex web of petroleum infrastructure and modern multi-use trails that overlay the traditional section lines of the Public Land Survey System.

Industrial routes such as Duvall Shaft Rd and Bluestem Rd service the local oil and gas fields, while an intricate trail system offers passage through the brush. Names like the Rail Trail, Dustins Loop Trail, and Jo Anns Trail suggest a localized, community-driven development of the terrain. The integration of a Pipeline alongside these recreational paths illustrates the dual nature of land use in this contemporary Western environment.