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2013 Map of The Divide

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of The Divide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The High Plains of the Llano Estacado meet the industrial energy landscape of New Mexico in this 2013 survey. Dominating the north-central terrain is Bilbrey Basin, a natural depression situated near the prominent Hat Mesa. The presence of the Hat Mesa Gas Field in the northeast corner highlights the area's role in the Permian Basin's petroleum extraction economy.

Water management in this arid environment is documented through numerous livestock or industrial reservoirs, including Rockbottom Tank, Lost Tank, and the School Section Tanks. The topographic crest known as The Divide serves as a geographic anchor for the region, crossed by essential transit routes like Delaware Basin Rd and Campbell Rd, which facilitate movement between the sparsely populated range lands and active gas fields.