Rio Felix meanders through the northern reaches of this landscape, carving a natural path through the rectilinear grid of modern Chaves County roads. The settlement pattern is defined by large-scale agricultural and ranching parcels, evidenced by the extensive network of named thoroughfares like SE Main St and Pueblo Rd. In the southeastern corner, the Lake Arthur Cem serves as a vital anchor for local history and genealogy, situated just north of the township boundary. The naming conventions of the local road system, including Navajo St, Choctaw Rd, and Jicarilla Rd, reflect the cultural heritage of the region. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the area as it transitioned into the early 21st century, maintaining its rural character while supporting a dense web of secondary infrastructure such as Cherokee Rd and Sagebrush Valley Rd.
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1949 · Peters Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Dexter West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Dexter East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Hagerman
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Hagerman SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Espuela
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Artesia NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Hackberry Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Hope NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000