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1955 Map of Artesia

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Artesia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Artesia serves as a mid-century hub of industry and infrastructure, defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor and a significant oil Refinery presence on the city's eastern edge. The map captures a transition from urban blocks to the sprawling western ranch lands, anchored by the McKinstry Ranch. A unique historical marker is the Prisoner of War Camp located north of the city center, a remnant of the region's role during World War II.

Social and civic life is well-documented through a dense concentration of local institutions, including Roselawn Sch, Park Sch, and the Artesia Country Club. To the west, the Municipal Airport and the Rodeo Grounds reflect the growing recreational and transportation needs of the 1950s. The landscape is seasonally shaped by the paths of Eagle Draw and Tumbleweed Draw, which cut through the arid terrain surrounding the primary settlement.