2020 Map of The Divide

About this map

Bilbrey Basin sits at the heart of this high desert terrain, characterized by a series of isolated water catchments essential for ranching and land management in this arid portion of the state. These artificial reservoirs, such as Rockbottom Tank and Under the Hill Tank, are scattered across a landscape defined by subtle elevation shifts and the prominent rise of The Divide. The survey details a network of unpaved transit routes, including Campbell Rd and Delaware Basin Rd, which navigate the boundary between Eddy County and Lea County. This 2020 map documents the contemporary infrastructure of the region, where the reliance on named tanks like Divide Tank and Red Tank persists as a defining feature of the local topography and resource use beneath the shadow of Hat Mesa.