2013 Map of Monument SW

About this map

The energy economy of Lea County defines this landscape southwest of Monument, where extensive drilling operations are etched into the desert terrain. This 2013 survey illustrates a high density of extraction sites, particularly within the Pearl Oil Field and the Lea Oil and Gas Field. The infrastructure required for these operations is evident in the network of local connectors like Childress Rd and Co Road 35, which grid the plains to service scattered well pads. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the West Wilson Oil Field flanks the highway corridor of Nm-176. Aside from industrial features, the map documents the Sims Ranch and the subtle course of Monument Draw, a seasonal drainage that cuts through the high plains. The map provides a detailed look at the Hobbs Southwest Division, showing how ranching and petroleum interests share this corner of New Mexico.