1978 Map of Afton

About this map

The volcanic terrain of The Malpais dominates the western portion of this Doña Ana County landscape, its basaltic flows providing a stark contrast to the surrounding desert flats. Established along the Southern Pacific railroad line, the settlement of Afton serves as a central waypoint for the corridor, supported by smaller stops and sidings like Norwood and Rutter. This 1970s survey captures the infrastructure of the era, including a network of Pipelines cutting across the northern reaches and various isolated Well sites and a Tank that supported life and industry in an arid environment. The map also delineates the New Mexico Principal Meridian, a critical surveying baseline for land claims and property boundaries. A distinct Crater in the southern section further emphasizes the region's geological history, marking a landscape defined by both tectonic ancient events and modern rail transport.