2023 Map of Lake McMillan North

About this map

The Pecos River carves a central path through this arid landscape, where the confluence with Rio Peñasco and the presence of Chalk Bluff Spring mark vital water sources in the Chihuahuan Desert. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage systems including Chalk Bluff Draw, Scoggin Draw, and Fourmile Draw, which historically influenced the placement of early ranching tracks and modern county routes. Evidence of early settlement is anchored by the Old Lakewood Cem near the southern edge, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this part of Eddy County. The map details a transition from the riparian environment of the river valley to the surrounding uplands, intersected by family-named ranch roads like E Kincaid Ranch Rd and long-standing thoroughfares such as Netherlin Rd.