2023 Map of Hope NE

About this map

North Cottonwood Creek and its southern counterpart define the drainage patterns of this high plains landscape at the border of Chaves and Eddy counties. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation shifts and winding arroyos like South Cottonwood Creek, which converge as they move eastward across the desert floor. This area is crisscrossed by a grid of rural roads, many bearing descriptive names such as W Walnut Draw Rd, White Tail Rd, and Ogalalla Rd, indicating the grazing and ranching history of the region. The map captures the intersection of early land divisions and modern infrastructure, including the junction of Pearson Rd and Raleigh Rd near the county line. The presence of Indianapolis Rd and W Bittersweet Rd suggests a network of local connectors serving scattered homesteads and livestock operations in this corner of New Mexico.