2010 Map of Acme

About this map

Acme and its industrial landscape sit within a transition of the Chaves County high plains, where the Pecos River carves the western edge of this territory. The presence of the Plaster Plant and multiple extraction sites like Jesse E Hite Pit and Hurford Pit indicate a landscape defined by gypsum or mineral production. In the early 21st century, these operations coexisted with established family holdings such as Kitchen Ranch, Smith Ranch, and Dallas Ranch, reflecting the enduring cattle and ranching heritage of the Pecos Valley. Genealogy researchers may find significance in the Frazier Cemetery, located near the northern transport routes. Landmarks like the Bob Crosby Bridge and the winding Bob Crosby Draw anchor the geography around the river, while solitary features like North Windmill and South Windmill mark the essential water infrastructure required for survival in this arid New Mexico environment.