2017 Map of Newman SW

About this map

Chaparral sits at the intersection of Dona Ana and Otero counties in New Mexico, extending south to the El Paso County line in Texas. This borderlands settlement is defined by a grid of residential streets with evocative local names such as Hot Peppers Rd, Red Stone St, and Desert Aire Dr. The landscape is largely arid, marked by the presence of Sand Tank and the seasonal Quirke Lake. To the southwest, the terrain rises toward the Franklin Mountains, providing a topographical contrast to the developed blocks of the community. The inclusion of Nike Air Rd and Missile Dr suggests the historical influence of nearby military installations on the region's infrastructure and naming conventions. This 2017 survey details the expanding residential footprint as it transitions from structured neighborhoods into the open desert and mountain foothills.