2010 Map of Paduca Breaks West

About this map

Ross Place and the Battle-axe Ranch anchor this landscape in the southeastern corner of New Mexico at the start of the twenty-first century. The map reveals an arid terrain defined by the Paduca Breaks and the Red Hills, where water management is critical to the local economy. A network of isolated outposts and livestock infrastructure is evident through features like Sweetwater Windmill, Battle-axe West Windmill, and Hackberry Windmill. This area, where Eddy County meets the Texas state line, is heavily shaped by energy extraction. The extensive footprint of the North Mason Oil Field and the El Mar Oil Field is documented alongside the industrial arteries of Pipeline Rd and County Hwy-1, which facilitate movement through the scrub and draws.