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Loading map...1939 Map of Carlsbad
USGS Topo · Published 1974About this map
Pecos River irrigation and industrial development define this Eddy County landscape as it transitioned from 1930s ranching into a more populated agricultural and mining hub. The survey captures the irrigation network fed by Lake Avalon and the Carlsbad National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the intricate system of canals and siphons serving Carlsbad and peripheral neighborhoods like La Huerta and Hagerman Heights.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.6 x 21.9 inches
Editions of this 1939 Carlsbad Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain