2010 Map of Martha Creek

About this map

Indian Basin and the industrial Indian Basin Plant dominate the northern landscape of this Eddy County quadrangle. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the prominent Rocky Arroyo and Dunnaway Draw, which carve through the high desert toward the Seven Rivers in the northeast. This 2010 survey illustrates a region where land use is split between energy infrastructure and traditional cattle ranching, marked by family-named properties like Lee Ranch, Smith Ranch, and Jones Ranch. To the south, the elevation rises toward the expansive Azotea Mesa, guarded by landmarks such as Cone Butte and Lookout Point. These features, along with localized water sources like Weldy Tank and Rock Waterhole Canyon, highlight the essential water management required in this arid New Mexico environment.