2023 Map of Olive

About this map

Olive occupies a central position within this part of Chaves County, characterized by a complex of water management features essential to the high plains landscape. The presence of several catchment points, including Bar V Tank, Gambill Tank, and Brawley Tank, illustrates the critical importance of water storage for ranching operations in this arid region. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations such as the Twin Buttes to the northeast and the depression of Olive Basin. A network of rural routes, including Olive Rd, Gainer Rd, and Lovington Rd, connects these remote outposts, tracing the paths of commerce and land management across the township and range divisions of the Pecos Valley periphery.