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2023 Map of Woodley Flat

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Woodley Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ochoa and the surrounding high plains of Lea County are defined by an arid landscape dedicated to livestock and ranching. This modern survey illustrates the sparse but critical water management system necessary for life in the Chihuahuan Desert, featuring a network of livestock tanks such as Allison Tank, Bob Tank, and Vivian Tank. These features, often the only reliable water sources for miles, are scattered across a terrain marked by the prominent Antelope Ridge and the seasonal path of Antelope Draw.

Regional transportation is tied to a grid of rural routes including Battle Axe Rd and Antelope Rd, which connect isolated outposts like Woodly Flat. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions that have organized this territory since its early settlement, documenting how the land is partitioned for resource use in one of New Mexico's most productive oil and ranching corridors.