2017 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon

About this map

Maypens sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in southeastern New Mexico, where the grid of oil-field access roads and section lines defines the modern geography. The terrain is marked by significant natural drainages including the namesake Rattlesnake Canyon and Monument Draw, which cut through the arid plains. Transport and industry are central to the layout of the land, evidenced by the thoroughfare of N Dal-Paso St and numerous local routes such as Deep Wells Rd, Anadarko Ln, and Drinkard Rd. These labels reflect the area's deep ties to petroleum extraction and ranching. The map's detailed topography reveals the subtle shifts in elevation across township lines like t22s r37e and t23s r37e, documenting the infrastructure required to navigate and manage this resource-rich corner of Lea County.