Afton stands as a focal point in this southern New Mexico landscape, situated at the junction of several arterial routes including County Rd-B007 and County Rd-B004. The area is defined by a series of ranching outposts like Norwood Ranch and Braid Foot Ranch, which underscore the region's enduring agricultural and pastoral identity. To the southwest, the terrain shifts into the volcanic character of The Malpais, a prominent geological feature that contrasts with the surrounding plains. A network of county roads, such as County Rd-A019 leading toward the settlement of Rutter, illustrates the connectivity between these isolated points in Doña Ana County.
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1891 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
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 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Afton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500