Lea County Map, New Mexico

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Lea County, New Mexico

Lea County sits in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, right up against Texas. It’s oil country, plain and simple. Pump jacks cover the landscape like giant grasshoppers.
Hobbs is the biggest city. It’s got that boom-and-bust energy. The economy rides the oil price roller coaster. But ranching is also a big deal. You’ll see cattle grazing among the oil rigs.
The land is flat. It’s so flat that you can see for miles. Summers are hot and dry. Dust storms aren’t uncommon. Lea County is where the Old West meets the modern energy industry.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Lea County |
County Seat | Lovington |
Population | Approximately 74,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hobbs, Lovington, Jal, Eunice, Tatum |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 62, U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 385, New Mexico State Road 18 |
FIPS Code | 35-025 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,394 square miles (4,390 sq mi land, 4 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Roosevelt County (North), Chaves County (Northwest), Eddy County (West), Loving County, Texas (South), Winkler County, Texas (Southeast), Andrews County, Texas (East), Gaines County, Texas (East), Yoakum County, Texas (East), Cochran County, Texas (Northeast) |
Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
State | New Mexico |
Coordinates | 32.8410° N, 103.4123° W |
Etymology | Named after Joseph Calloway Lea, a pioneer rancher in the New Mexico Territory |
Major Landmarks | Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, Western Heritage Museum, Zia Park Casino |
Website | Lea County Website |
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