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1942 Map of Arabela

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Arabela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Capitan Mountains rise sharply in the western portion of this 1930s survey, anchoring a landscape where the Lincoln National Forest meets the high desert plains. High points like Sunset Peak and Pine Lodge Boy Scout Mtn look out over a complex system of drainages, including Copeland Canyon and Michaellas Canyon. This era of ranching is clearly defined by scattered homesteads and water sources, such as the Purcella Ranch, Roberts Ranch, and the isolated Millers Windmill.

Central to the region is the small settlement of Arabela, situated near Encinoso Creek and the southern slopes of the range. The map reveals the infrastructure of a remote rural community, from the Plainview Sch to the network of arroyos like Arroyo Seco and Middle Arroyo that dictate the movement of livestock. In the south, the village of Tinnie sits near the junction of several canyon creeks, including Escondido Creek and Agua Chiquita Creek, marking a vital point of transit along the canyon floors.