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2010 Map of Williams Sink

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Williams Sink
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The extractive industry of southeast New Mexico defines this landscape, characterized by significant potash production facilities situated in an arid basin. The National Potash Mine and its associated National Tailings occupy the central portion of the quadrangle, connected to the larger regional industrial network via County Rd-126a. This site reflects the specialized potash mining economy that has historically supported Lea County. Further south, the Hobbs Potash Facility Refinery stands as a focal point of processing activity.

Water features in this dry environment are primarily basins and ephemeral lakes, including the large expanse of Laguna Plata and the smaller Laguna Toston and Williams Sink. The transport network is tailored for heavy industrial use, with Red Cloud Rd and the specifically named Wipp Rd cutting through the terrain to serve the various refineries and mining operations that dominate the local landscape.