2020 Map of Ironhouse Well

About this map

Mescalero Ridge forms the dominant geographic spine of this Lea County landscape, marking a distinct elevation change that defines the area's arid character. This modern USGS study reveals a sparse network of roads with celestial names such as Hercules Ln, Gemini Ln, and Aquila Ln, which intersect the high plains of the Llano Estacado. The presence of Ironhouse Well and the winding course of Ironhouse Draw indicate the critical historical importance of water access in this high desert environment. While largely open ranch land or oil-and-gas territory today, the map preserves the exact Public Land Survey System grid, including townships t18s r34e and t19s r34e, providing a precise framework for researchers tracking land ownership and mineral rights in the Permian Basin region.