2023 Map of Ranger Lake

About this map

Ranger Lake serves as the primary hydrological landmark in this arid portion of Lea County, where the topography is defined by the expansive Llano Estacado. The landscape is organized by a precise grid of township and range lines, including t10s r36e and t11s r35e, which dictate the placement of ranch roads and property boundaries. Local transit is facilitated by established routes such as Peveler Rd, Co Rd 165, and Johnson Rd, which connect remote ranching interests across the plains. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern continuity of the Public Land Survey System in New Mexico, showing how these historic boundaries still govern the infrastructure of the high desert today.