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1995 Map of Arrowhead Well

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Arrowhead Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Vla Telescope defines the western reaches of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County. Surveyed in the mid-1990s, the terrain transitions from the open plains of White Lake into the structured boundaries of the Cibola National Forest. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water infrastructure essential for ranching and scientific operations in this arid environment, including numerous named sources such as Arrowhead Well, CCC Well, and Driveway Well.

Deep canyons and drainage patterns, most notably Durfee Canyon, reveal the topographical character of the northern slopes. Evidence of land use is found in features like the Farr Corral and industrial markers including a Gravel Pit and a Quarry. The map serves as a detailed record of water management, from stock-watering points like Broke Tank and Durfee Tank to deeper boreholes like Antelope Well and Gose Well, which supported the livestock industry and forest management during this era.