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1966 Map of Artesia

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Artesia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Artesia and the surrounding Graham County landscape appear here in a period of agricultural and institutional activity during the mid-1960s. The map illustrates a developed water management system essential for this arid region, featuring Lebanon Res No 2, the local Fish Hatchery, and several tanks like Ledford Tank. The settlement pattern is anchored by Swift Trail Junction and the small community of Lebanon, while the Federal Prison Camp stands as a significant landmark near the mouth of Swift Creek.

Transitioning from the valley floor into the high desert, the map details the rugged eastern edge of the Coronado National Forest. Geologists and researchers can trace numerous drainages such as Jacobson Creek and Marijilda Wash as they descend from Metate Peak. Infrastructure of the era is well-represented, from the Artesia Sch and Artesia Cemetery to various gravel pits and the prominent pipeline corridor that bisects the quadrangle.