2017 Map of Ironhouse Well

About this map

Mescalero Ridge forms a prominent escarpment across this portion of the Llano Estacado, creating a stark elevation change in an otherwise level landscape. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a region defined by sparse water sources and ranching infrastructure, most notably at the Ironhouse Well in the northeast. The drainage of Ironhouse Draw cuts through the northern sections, illustrating the arid hydrology of Lea County. The map details a network of named tracks such as Hercules Ln, Gemini Ln, and Aquila Ln, which provide access to the remote sections above and below the ridge. These roads, along with Co Rd 55 and Co Rd 27-A, trace the grid of the Public Land Survey System, showing how the landscape has been partitioned for use in the modern era.