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2017 Map of Jal

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Jal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jal anchors the northern edge of this high-plains landscape in Lea County, where the grid of city streets gives way to the industrial and agricultural infrastructure of southeastern New Mexico. The town layout is defined by thoroughfares like S Main St and Commerce St, transitioning into a network of utility roads and local lanes that serve the surrounding oil and gas country. To the south, the settlement of Bennett sits along Bennettville Rd, marking a secondary node of activity amidst the expansive terrain.

Transportation and infrastructure dominate the southern reaches, characterized by the wide, open expanse of Toboso Flats. A distinctive network of corridors, including Tank Farm Ln, Frying Pan Rd, and Dublin Ln, crisscrosses the township and range lines. These labels, along with family-named routes such as Willis Rd, reflect the area's development around resource extraction and ranching at the height of the 21st-century energy boom.