2013 Map of Henshaw Tank

About this map

Mescalero Sands defines the landscape of this high plains region, where the natural terrain of eastern New Mexico meets a concentrated industrial footprint. In the early 21st century, this area straddling the Chaves County and Eddy County line shows an extensive network of petroleum extraction. Numerous active production zones are documented, including the Little Lucky Lakes Oil Field to the north and the Henshaw Oil Field centrally located. The infrastructure of this energy-rich landscape is tied together by a grid of county roads, most notably Hagerman Cutoff Rd and Square Lake Rd. Water resources in this arid environment are highly localized, marked by livestock or industrial catchments such as Henshaw Tank and Bogle Tank, which serve as vital landmarks amidst the rolling topography of the Township 16 South, Range 30 East survey area.