1955 Map of Artesia NE

About this map

Lake Arthur anchors the northwest corner of this mid-century survey, situated at the boundary of Chaves Co and Eddy Co. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Pecos River, which is flanked by a series of levees and ditches designed to manage the arid environment's water flow. To the west, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line runs parallel to the river, facilitating the transport of local resources. This era reflects an early industrial presence in the high plains, evidenced by an isolated Oil Well and Oil Tank located several miles east of the river valley. The eastern half of the map rises into the undulating terrain of Buffalo Valley, eventually reaching the southern Dog Canyon Draw. The confluence of Walnut Creek and Cottonwood Creek with the Pecos highlights the critical irrigation and drainage infrastructure established by the mid-1950s.