2020 Map of Tip Top Wells

About this map

Tip Top Wells and the surrounding terrain of southeastern New Mexico define this remote corner of Lea County. The landscape is characterized by prominent geological features such as the San Simon Swale in the northeast and Antelope Ridge bisecting the central area. The survey illustrates a sparse but deliberate network of ranch roads and county routes, including Brinninstool Rd and X-L Rd, which cut across the high desert flats. These pathways provide essential access for livestock management and land surveying within the Public Land Survey System, marked here by numerous township and range boundaries. This digital-age documentation captures the enduring character of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape, where water sources like the namesake wells remain critical landmarks for navigation and land use in an otherwise arid environment.