Johnson Ranch sits at the center of this Lea County landscape, representing the enduring ranching tradition of the High Plains. The terrain is defined by its subtle depressions and intermittent water features, most notably North Lake, East Lake, and Middle Lake. These natural basins suggest the importance of water management and natural drainage in a region dominated by wide-open ranch land. The transportation network is sparse and functional, centered on routes such as Peveler Dr and Co Rd 165, which connect the headquarters of the ranch to the broader county infrastructure. A specialized road, T161 Four Lakes, skirts the western edge, providing access to the series of depressions and lake beds that likely serve as critical landmarks for local land use and navigation in this corner of New Mexico.
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1954 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Johnson Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Brownfield
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1970 · Johnson Ranch
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1970 · Simanola Valley
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1970 · Ranger Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Tatum North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Milnesand SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Crossroads
USGS Topo · 1:24,000