Mescalero Ridge cuts through this high desert landscape, defining the transition between the plains and the more varied terrain of the Caprock. This area of Lea County is characterized by a legacy of ranching and energy extraction, as seen in the presence of Bond Ranch, Holeman-Taylor Ranch, and Anderson Ranch. The geography is dotted with evidence of the local water and energy infrastructure, including the Four Bac Windmill and the South Caprock Oil Field. The network of secondary roads, such as County Rd-121 and Willbank Rd, provides access across a region where prominent natural landmarks like Taylor Peak offer orientation amidst the extensive West Anderson Oil Field and Robinson Oil Field.
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1954 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Buckeye
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Maljamar
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1973 · Cedar Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Dean Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Cedar Point SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000