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1985 Map of Remuda Basin

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Remuda Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Remuda Basin defines this high desert landscape in Eddy County, as documented by the Geological Survey during the mid-1980s. The area is characterized by significant depressions and natural catchments, most notably the wide expanse of Salt Lake and the smaller Lindsey Lake. These water features, alongside the drainage of Nash Draw, indicate a complex hydrological system typical of the Permian Basin region, where subsurface mineral dissolution often shapes the surface topography.

Evidence of human utility appears at the Gravel Pit and through an extensive network of pipelines and drill holes that crisscross the terrain. Distinctive landforms such as Forty-niner Ridge and the broad Tamarisk Flat provide clear landmarks within the undulating brushland. This map serves as a detailed record of the industrial and natural intersection in New Mexico’s corner, illustrating the infrastructure required for resource extraction across these flats and ridges.