2017 Map of Mescalero Point NE

About this map

Mescalero Ridge dominates the southern landscape of this Lea County quadrangle, where the high plains of the Llano Estacado meet the dramatic escarpment. This 2017 survey documents a sparsely populated ranching and energy corridor along the border of Chaves and Lea counties. Industrial infrastructure is visible through names like Tower Rd and Twin Tower, while the historical reliance on water management in this arid environment is evidenced by Pecan Tank and Cottonwood Tank. The township and range lines of the Public Land Survey System, including t10s r31e and t11s r31e, provide a rigid grid over the natural cuts of Polecat Canyon. Roads such as Mathers Rd and 2nd St cut across the landscape, serving as the primary arteries through this high-desert terrain near the Caprock.