2023 Map of Laguna Gatuna NW

About this map

The high desert terrain of Lea County, New Mexico, is characterized here by intricate topographic contours and the grid-based boundaries of the Public Land Survey System. Traversing the southeast corner of this section of the Permian Basin, Smith Ranch Rd provides the primary access route through a landscape defined by townships t18s r32e, t18s r33e, t19s r32e, and t19s r33e. The map illustrates the specialized surveying required for the energy-rich southeastern plains, where the land is partitioned into a precise geometric network. The lack of traditional town centers highlights the rural, industrial, or ranching character of this specific region during the early twenty-first century.