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1941 Map of Aden

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Aden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor defines the development of this desert region in the early 1940s, connecting small sidings and settlements like Aden and Kenzin. The landscape is a mix of volcanic features and ranching infrastructure, dominated by the prominent Aden Crater and the rugged West Mountains. Water management is central to life in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous named basins and catchments such as Muzzle Lake, Biggs Wells, and The Tub.

Isolated outposts like Biggs Ranch and Johnson Stockade are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the expansive nature of New Mexico territory before modern urbanization. Education in these remote reaches was anchored by the Longview Sch, while industry is marked by the presence of a Pipeline Road and several R R Tanks along the tracks. This survey, conducted by M. C. McClellan and his team, provides a precise record of the trails and family-named landmarks that once served as the primary coordinates for local residents.