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1940 Map of Bassett Lake, 1954 Print
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1940 Map of Bassett Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The high desert along the New Mexico Texas border is defined here by the essential infrastructure of ranching and water management in a semi-arid landscape. Surveyed in 1940, the terrain is dominated by the Hueco Mountains in the southwest and an extensive network of artificial tanks and natural draws designed to capture seasonal runoff. These features, such as Camaleche Tanks, Tinney Tank, and Red Top Tanks, illustrate the reliance on water storage for livestock in the expansive range country of Otero and Hudspeth counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 21 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain