2020 Map of Monument SW

About this map

The terrain of Lea County is documented in this 2020 topographical study, revealing a landscape defined by the Public Land Survey System. The rectilinear grid of sections and townships governs the modern layout of this New Mexico landscape, which is largely characterized by subtle elevation changes and open spaces. Human infrastructure is concentrated in the northern portion of the region, where Willow Tree Rd provides one of the few named transportation corridors. The map illustrates the sparse, high-plains environment where water resources are captured through the National Hydrography Dataset, though named surface features are notably absent. This area is primarily organized by its legal land descriptions, with township lines marking the transition between regions such as T20S R35E and T21S R35E, reflecting the enduring influence of the cadastral survey on western land use.