Mesa Diablo dominates the northwestern portion of this landscape in Chaves County, where the topography of the High Plains meets the drainage systems of the Pecos Valley. The area is defined by its ranching infrastructure and a network of named county roads, including Janice Rd, Lenore Rd, and Aleut Rd, which serve the eponymous L E Ranch. Water management is central to this environment, evidenced by the presence of Red Lake Tank and the seasonal drainage of Long Arroyo and Long Arroyo Draw. The map provides a clear picture of modern land division and rural infrastructure in this part of New Mexico, showing how the township and range system (T9S through T11S) organizes the open country around established agricultural centers.
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1949 · Sardine Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Wade Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Malstrom Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · L-E Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Comanche Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Bottomless Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Acme
USGS Topo · 1:24,000