2017 Map of Playas Lake North

About this map

Playas and the surrounding Playas Valley define this arid landscape in southwestern New Mexico during the early twenty-first century. The town is organized around a distinctive grid of residential streets such as Palo Verde and Ocotillo Ave, situated adjacent to the Playas Air Strip. This settlement pattern, combined with the presence of Smelter Rd, reflects the area's industrial origins and its later transition into a specialized training facility. To the west, the expanse of Playas Lake occupies the valley floor, while the eastern edge of the map is dominated by the steep rises of the Little Hatchet Mountains and the prominent Playas Peak. Rural outposts like White Place and Windmill dot the northern reaches of the quadrangle, connected by ranch roads including Baker Ranch Rd and Hurt Rd, illustrating the sparse, functional layout of this remote desert basin.