2010 Map of Monument SW

About this map

The Pearl Oil Field occupies the northern reaches of this Lea County landscape, illustrating the industrial footprint of energy extraction in the Permian Basin during the early 21st century. This network of access roads and pads is contrasted by the more isolated pastoral presence of Sims Ranch to the south, reached via Sims Rd. The terrain is characterized by subtle drainage patterns, most notably Monument Draw, which cuts across the northeastern corner of the map. While the grid of County Rd 46 and other local routes provides structure to the territory, much of the area remains dominated by the spatial requirements of oil production and ranching, reflecting the dual economic drivers of this high plains region.