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1985 Map of Illinois Camp

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Illinois Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Illinois Camp and the surrounding Eddy County landscape are captured here in the mid-1980s, revealing a region defined by arid drainage patterns and industrial infrastructure. The terrain is marked by prominent natural features such as Getaway Ridge and the winding course of Chalk Bluff Draw to the northwest. This area serves as a functional workspace for the local energy and resource sectors, evidenced by the presence of a substation and an oil field near the center of the map.

Ephemeral watercourses including Angel Draw, Palmilla Draw, and Williams Hollow carve through the landscape, illustrating the hydrological character of this part of New Mexico. Small-scale industrial activity is further highlighted by a Gravel Pit and the isolated West Well, providing a detailed look at how this remote territory was utilized for utility and extraction before later regional developments.