2013 Map of Screw Bean Draw NE

About this map

The Delaware River cuts through the northern reaches of this arid landscape, providing a critical drainage point for the surrounding desert terrain. In the early 21st century, this section of the Texas-New Mexico border region in Reeves County is defined by a sparse but structured network of transit routes, including the prominent Carlsbad Rd that facilitates movement through the expansive basin. The land is marked by natural drainage features like China Draw, which illustrates the typical geomorphology of the Trans-Pecos region where seasonal water flow has carved distinct paths across the soil. The grid of roads shown here reflects the ongoing logistical and industrial development of the Permian Basin, where infrastructure often follows the direct, linear patterns required for large-scale land management and resource access in a wide-open environment.