2017 Map of Oasis

About this map

Oasis serves as the central point of reference in this arid expanse of Chaves County, situated along the primary east-west corridor of 2nd ST. The landscape is defined by its water management infrastructure, where numerous named livestock tanks—essential for ranching in the high desert—dot the terrain. These features, such as Meadow Tanks, Claypit Tanks, and Beadle Tank, suggest a land use pattern dominated by open-range grazing. The grid-like road system is anchored by several local thoroughfares, including Quemado RD, Co RD 65, and Gato RD, which facilitate movement between the various townships and ranges. This 2017 survey captures the sparse but organized settlement pattern of the region, where individual named water sources like Red and White Tank and Duncan Tank function as vital landmarks for local navigation and agricultural history.