2013 Map of Hillburn City

About this map

Hillburn City and the surrounding high plains of Lea County are defined here by a geometric grid of ranch roads and energy infrastructure. The landscape shows a clear transition between traditional ranching and modern industrial use, evidenced by landmarks like the Dean Windmill and the expansive Caudill Oil Field. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the location of two significant burial grounds, Old Plainview Cem and Cox Cem, which anchor the history of early families in this corner of New Mexico. The road network, including the colorfully named Six Shooter Rd and the primary Tatum Hwy, illustrates how transportation and access have evolved to support both the local community and the petroleum industry. This 2013 survey captures the area's spatial organization just as contemporary mapping technologies were beginning to integrate with long-established cadastral boundaries.