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2013 Map of Alston Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Alston Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Alston Ranch area of Lea County defines the High Plains of eastern New Mexico, where water management is the primary driver of settlement. In a landscape where surface water is scarce, the map identifies numerous historical water-pumping points essential for cattle ranching, including the Old Dipping Vat Windmill, Goat Windmill, and Ollie Windmill. These named landmarks provide specific points of reference for genealogists tracking local ranching families and homesteaders.

Industrial activity is centered at the Ranger Lake Oil Field in the northwest corner, illustrating the overlap of traditional ranching and energy extraction. The rural road network, featuring routes such as Lonesome Navy Rd and Homer Rd, connects isolated residences like the Peveler Place. This survey preserves the exact location of these landmarks before contemporary developments or land-use changes altered the physical layout of the range.