2017 Map of Williams Sink

About this map

Williams Sink and the surrounding high desert terrain define this landscape in the southeastern corner of New Mexico. In this contemporary survey, the arid hydrology of the region is centered on ephemeral basins and alkaline depressions like Laguna Plata and Laguna Toston, which sit among the low ridges of the Permian Basin. The area is marked by a network of specialized transit routes, including Buffalo Grass Rd and infrastructure supporting the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, notably indicated by Wipp Rd and the Doe Wipp Acc access route. Spanning the border of Eddy and Lea counties, the map reveals a land primarily shaped by industrial transit and geological formations rather than dense settlement, offering a clear view of the modern infrastructure required to navigate this remote portion of the Llano Estacado.