1943 Map of Carlsbad
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
The Pecos River serves as the central artery for this 1943 edition, illustrating a landscape defined by desert irrigation and the early industrial expansion of the Pecos Valley. Near the city of Carlsbad, complex water management systems are visible, including a flume and siphon that support the surrounding agriculture. The map documents the vital role of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad in connecting local operations like the U S Potash Co Refinery to broader markets. Settlements such as Otis and Loving appear alongside various family homesteads including Forehand Ranch and Dublin Ranch. To the north, the Carlsbad National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Avalon anchor the northern reaches of the valley, while the southern section is marked by the winding river path through Herradura Bend and past the Harroun Sch.
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