2017 Map of Olive

About this map

Olive occupies the center of this eastern Chaves County landscape, a region defined by its reliance on managed water sources and a network of rural roads. The terrain is marked by topographic features such as Twin Buttes to the northeast and the wide depression of Olive Basin. In a landscape where surface water is scarce, the map identifies critical local landmarks like Flat Tank, Bar V Tank, Brawley Tank, and Gambil Tank, which are essential for livestock and land management in this arid environment. The drainage of Hernandez Draw cuts across the western portion of the quadrangle, while a grid of established thoroughfares, including Olive Rd, Gainer Rd, and Lovington Rd, connects the isolated ranching outposts of the Chaves County plains. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of the New Mexico backcountry, where the public land survey system remains the primary framework for navigation and property.