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1975 Map of B T Ranch

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of B T Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

B T Ranch and Wimberly Ranch anchor this mid-1970s topographical record of Otero County, revealing the critical water infrastructure required for high-desert cattle operations. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Shiloh Draw and Hackberry Draw, which are complemented by a network of man-made water sources including Potter Tank, Jug Tank, and Badger Well. A notable historical layer is present at CCC Tank, suggesting the legacy of New Deal-era conservation work in this arid region.

Infrastructure for resource transport is evident through a long aqueduct and pipeline that traverse the terrain, alongside a few scattered drill holes. The map captures a specific era of ranching history before modern developments, documenting the precise placement of line fences and isolated outposts like Rob Tanks in the southeastern corner. This survey is a essential for understanding the spatial organization of New Mexico rangelands during the late twentieth century.