2023 Map of South Spring

About this map

The Pecos River valley southeast of Roswell is defined by its complex irrigation and drainage network, including the prominent Hagerman Canal and South Spring River. This landscape reflects a longstanding reliance on water management in the Chaves County desert, where a series of small residential developments and unincorporated communities have taken root along the arterial SE Main St. Settlements such as South Spring, South Spring Acres, and Fairbanks appear as distinct clusters among the agricultural grid. To the northeast, the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge marks a significant transition toward the river's edge, preserving critical wetland habitats. The map also traces the smaller nodes of Midway and Chisum, showing how residential expansion and rural industry follow the path of established roads like Co Rd 175 and E Grand Plains Rd.