2010 Map of Mescalero Point

About this map

Mescalero Ridge dominates this high plains landscape in eastern New Mexico, defining a sharp topographic break that overlooks the Llano Estacado. The terrain is marked by essential water management features critical for ranching and survival in this arid environment, including Red Tank and the cluster of Sikes Tanks. Rising above the escarpment, Mescalero Point serves as a prominent natural landmark in a region characterized by vast stretches of open land and a sparse network of rural roads. A modern infrastructure of thoroughfares like Twin Tower Rd and Sharon Rd provides access through this remote portion of Lea County, where the grid-like organization of County Rd-160 reflects the systematic mapping of the Western frontier into the 21st century.