2020 Map of Maljamar

About this map

Maljamar sits at the intersection of a sprawling road network in this Chihuahuan Desert landscape, where the boundary between Eddy and Lea counties bisects the terrain. The topography is defined by the prominent Mescalero Ridge in the northeast corner and the winding course of Taylor Draw, which cuts across the central portion of the map. This 2020 survey illustrates a region dominated by oil and gas infrastructure, visible in the dense grid of service roads such as Bermuda Rd, Sand Rd, and E Square Lake Rd. The small water feature of Little Lake in the southeast provides a rare hydrologic marker in an otherwise arid environment. The map captures the industrial character of the Permian Basin, showing how modern energy development has overlaid a precise grid upon the ancient natural features of the Llano Estacado.