Antelope Ridge defines the topography of this high desert section of Lea County, marking a stark landscape where petroleum extraction and ranching coexist. The presence of the Cruz Oil Field and Bell Lake Oil Field illustrates the region's industrial character during the early 21st century, showing how resource development has shaped the road network and land use. For those looking at local history, Brimminstool Ranch serves as a primary marker of settlement in this arid environment, situated near the intersection of County Rd-2 and Briminstool Rd. The vast San Simon Swale cuts across the northeastern portion of the sheet, providing a geographic counterpoint to the man-made infrastructure of oil rigs and pits, such as the Airport Pit ID Number 2901648, that dot the landscape.
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1954 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Oil Center
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Hat Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1973 · Bell Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Paduca Breaks NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Woodley Flat
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Jal
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1984 · Tip Top Wells
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1984 · Grama Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:24,000