Mescalero Ridge dominates the center of this landscape, creating a distinct topographical divide that separates the flat eastern plains from the descending western terrain. This section of southeastern New Mexico is defined by a deep-rooted ranching and energy economy, where isolated holdings like Holeman-Taylor Ranch, Bond Ranch, and Anderson Ranch maintain a presence alongside significant petroleum operations. The map details the locations of the South Caprock Oil Field, West Anderson Oil Field, and Robinson Oil Field, connected by a network of secondary roads such as Co Road 121 and NM-249. Essential water sources for livestock and industrial use are marked throughout, including the Old Ranch Windmill, Four Bac Windmill, and Pipeline Windmill. Natural landmarks like Taylor Peak and the winding Taylor Draw provide orientation in this semi-arid environment.
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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