2023 Map of Javelina Basin

About this map

Javelina Basin and the surrounding high desert terrain in Lea County define this portion of the New Mexico landscape. This modern survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where life and travel are dictated by drainage patterns and ranching infrastructure. Arroyos like Antelope Draw and the evocatively named Fight in Hollow Draw cut through the arid surface, leading toward seasonal water sources such as Croft Tank. The map reveals a network of rural transit, featuring long stretches of Anthony Rd and Beckham Ranch Rd that connect isolated properties. While the geography appears largely open, the intricate numbering of sections and townships indicates the systematic land divisions essential for managing cattle and resource rights in the Chihuahuan Desert borderlands.