2017 Map of Illinois Camp

About this map

Illinois Camp sits at the center of this 2017 high-desert landscape in Eddy County, defined by a network of ranching and industrial roads that cross the arid terrain. The geography is marked by distinctive limestone and gypsum features, notably the Chalk Bluff and Chalk Bluff Draw in the northwest. To the east, the elevation shifts across the undulating profiles of Fadeaway Ridge and Fade Away Ridge, while the southern reaches are drained by the Palmilla Draw. The road network reflects the area's logistical importance for local commerce, with named routes like the Hagerman Cutoff, Oil Center Rd, and Cowtown Rd connecting the scattered camps and topographical landmarks. These paths provide clear evidence of the ranching and petroleum heritage that continues to shape this corner of New Mexico, tracing lines between natural depressions like Williams Hollow and the vast open ranges of the Pecos River valley region.