2010 Map of Prairieview NE

About this map

Murphys Chapel and its associated Murphys Chapel Cemetery serve as a primary landmark in this ranching landscape along the New Mexico-Texas border. The terrain is characterized by a grid of rural roads, including State Line Rd and Old Lovington Rd, which navigate the open country between the Bronco Oil Field and the ephemeral course of Sulfer Springs Draw. A distinct pattern of agricultural and ranching infrastructure is visible through the numerous named water sources scattered across the map, such as Boardman Windmill, Rogers Windmill, and Mutt Windmill. This 2010 survey illustrates the continued importance of individual water points and petroleum extraction in Lea County, showing a landscape where local history is anchored by family-named landmarks like Koch Windmill and the North Townsend Windmill.