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1955 Map of Artesia

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Artesia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Artesia's mid-century landscape is defined by the intersection of industrial energy and post-war civic development. The presence of a Refinery and Sewage Disposal facility on the eastern edge points to the town's role in the regional oil economy, while the Prisoner of War Camp at the northern outskirts serves as a somber reminder of the era's recent history. Education and community life are anchored by the Junior High Sch, Central Sch, and the local Stadium, indicating a period of steady residential growth and organized recreation at the Artesia Country Club.

Infrastructure transitions are visible through the Old Railroad Grade and active communication hubs like Radio Station (KSVP). Beyond the urban core, the map reveals an extractive landscape with multiple Gravel Pits and the expansive reach of the Eagle Creek drainage. This survey, updated with 1970s revisions, effectively tracks the physical expansion of the city as it pushed into the surrounding desert terrain.