
The Southern Pacific railroad corridor anchors this high desert landscape, serving as the lifeline for isolated rail stops and ranches in the early 1940s. The remote settlement of Aden sits at the base of Mt Aden, while other railway points like Kenzin, Pronto, and Chappel are plotted along the line. Evidence of cattle ranching and water management is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Biggs Ranch and Johnson Ranch to essential water sources like Aden Wells and New Pipeline Tub.
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1891 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1917 · Camel Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Noria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Noria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500