1985 Map of Aden Hills

About this map

The Aden Hills dominate this portion of Dona Ana County, rising above a landscape defined by ranching and desert infrastructure as recorded in the mid-1970s and 1980s. The settlement of Aden and a nearby Corral indicate the area's agricultural activity, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and utility corridors like the Pipeline and Trans Line show the encroaching footprint of modern development. Geodetic markers such as Bm 134 and Bm Y 134 provide precise reference points for surveyors across this arid terrain. North of the primary heights, an Indian Tank marks a water source in an otherwise dry expanse, situated not far from a roadside Rest Area. This topographic record illustrates the intersection of natural desert landforms with the transport and utility networks essential for southern New Mexico's growth during this era.