Township lines and section boundaries define this arid expanse of Lea County, where the high desert terrain is marked by ephemeral depressions and a sparse network of ranching roads. Smith Ranch Rd serves as one of the few named corridors through the landscape, anchoring the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The grid-based settlement pattern is clearly visible through the established Public Land Survey System divisions, including T18s R32e and T19s R33e. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of Southeast New Mexico, where large-scale land management and seasonal water features shape the human footprint on the land.
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1942 · Clayton Basin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Clayton Basin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Buckeye
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Laguna Gatuna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Maljamar
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1984 · Lea
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1984 · Ironhouse Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1984 · Laguna Gatuna NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000