2020 Map of Woodley Flat

About this map

Ochoa and the surrounding expanse of Lea County represent a landscape defined by the logistics of the high desert and the ranching economy. This map illustrates the vital importance of water management in the region, centered on the Antelope Draw and a network of named livestock watering points such as Allison Tank, Vivian Tank, and Johnson Grass Tank. The terrain is marked by the prominent Antelope Ridge, which provides a geographic anchor for the rural road network, including Antelope Rd and Battle Axe Rd. While Woodley Flat sits in the southern portion of the sheet, the overall pattern of the land is one of large-scale ranching and mineral exploration infrastructure. The presence of these named tanks and rugged tracks offers a clear record of how this part of southeastern New Mexico was navigated and utilized in the early twenty-first century.