2013 Map of Martha Creek

About this map

Indian Basin and the southeastern reaches of the Guadalupe Mountains define this section of Eddy County, where high desert terrain is etched by a complex network of dry draws and canyons. The landscape is marked by isolated outposts of ranching life, including the Lee Ranch, Smith Ranch, and Polk Ranch, connected by rugged paths like Marathon Rd and Ponderosa Pine Rd. High points such as The Tepee and Lookout Point provide orientation across the mesas, while names like Stinking Draw and Deadman Draw offer a glimpse into the nomenclature of early frontier navigation. The drainage pattern, dominated by Rocky Arroyo and Martha Cr, illustrates the hydrological flow from the foothills toward the Pecos River valley to the east. This survey captures the intersection of established livestock heritage and the geographic isolation of the Permian Basin's western fringe.