1963 Map of Antelope Hill

About this map

The historical Butterfield Trail cuts a diagonal path across this arid Luna County landscape, following a route long established by stagecoaches and pioneers. The terrain is defined by dramatic dry watercourses like San Vicente Arroyo and Antelope Draw, which drain toward the prominent elevation of Antelope Hill. This 1963 survey illustrates a mid-century ranching economy heavily dependent on scattered water improvements, marked by numerous named features such as Criswell Windmill, Munson Windmill, and Yates Windmill.