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2020 Map of Javelina Basin

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Javelina Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Javelina Basin defines the low-lying topography of this high desert landscape in Lea County, where dry watercourses and seasonal catchments dictate the patterns of human use. The terrain is marked by distinct drainage features such as Antelope Draw and the curiously named Fight in Hollow Draw, suggesting a history of local events or landmarks tied to the seasonal movement of water.

Modern infrastructure in this corner of New Mexico is sparse, characterized primarily by a network of ranch roads including Beckham Ranch Rd and Frying Pan Rd. The presence of Croft Tank highlights the critical role of water management in this arid environment, while the grid of the Public Land Survey System, marked by townships like t25s r35e and t26s r36e, remains the primary organizational structure for this open territory.