2013 Map of Paduca Breaks West

About this map

Paduca Breaks and the winding course of Bobcat Draw define the topography of this corner of the Permian Basin where the border of Eddy County meets Lea County. In 2013, the landscape reflects a working territory shaped by the petroleum industry and cattle ranching. Remote outposts like Battle-axe Ranch and Ross Place sit alongside localized infrastructure such as Sweetwater Windmill and Hackberry Windmill, which provide critical water in this arid stretch of New Mexico. The map clearly delineates the extent of energy development in the area, marking the boundaries of the Paduca Oil Field, North Mason Oil Field, and El Mar Oil Field. A network of unpaved paths, including CO Hwy-1 and Battle Axe Rd, connects these isolated industrial sites and ranching headquarters across the rolling desert floor.