2023 Map of Simanola Valley

About this map

Simanola Valley characterizes this high plains landscape in eastern New Mexico, where the topography is defined by the subtle depression of Eightmile Draw. The survey captures a region primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System, with township boundaries like t11s r34e and t12s r35e partitioning the arid terrain. While largely open and undeveloped, the area is connected by a network of local thoroughfares including Simanola Valley Rd and the uniquely named Chameleon Rd. The map illustrates the sparse infrastructure of modern Lea County, where ranching and resource access are supported by routes such as Co Rd 161 and Farm Rd. This 2023 edition reflects the contemporary rural character of the Llano Estacado, providing a clear record of the intersection between natural drainage patterns and the human grid of section lines and county roads.