2010 Map of Laguna Gatuna NW

About this map

Querecho Plains dominate this portion of Lea County, revealing a landscape defined by its subterranean resources and the infrastructure of the energy industry. In 2010, the area shows a dense network of extraction points concentrated in several major pools, including the Corbin Oil Field and the South Corbin Oil and Gas Field to the north. Further south, a cluster of production areas is identified through the West Tonto Oil Field, South Tonto Oil Field, and the Tonto Oil Field. Amidst these industrial zones, the Smith Ranch stands as a localized landmark of the traditional ranching economy that persists in the High Plains. The map's grid of service roads and pipeline routes illustrates how petroleum development has layered onto the arid terrain, creating a specialized industrial geography.