2013 Map of Hope NE

About this map

The high desert landscape where Chaves Co and Eddy Co meet is defined by the ephemeral drainages of the Cottonwood Creek system. In the early 21st century, this area west of Artesia reveals a sparse network of county roads serving local ranching interests. The terrain is carved by the North Cottonwood Cr and South Cottonwood Cr, which converge as they move eastward. Notable thoroughfares such as Sacramento Rd, White Tail Rd, and Joy Rd provide access to the vast sections of public and private land. The nomenclature of the smaller routes, including W Bittersweet Rd and S Pecan Grove Rd, suggests the agricultural and botanical character of the Pecos Valley periphery during this era.