Loading map...

2013 Map of Carlsbad West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Carlsbad West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The western suburbs and rugged fringes of Carlsbad define this 2013 landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert meets the developed edges of West Carlsbad and Happy Valley. This map captures the complex water infrastructure essential to the region, from the Main Canal and E Canal feeding off the Pecos River to the northern waters of Lake Avalon. The desert terrain is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems like Adobe Draw, Calabaza Draw, and Hackberry Draw, providing a clear view of the hydrological patterns of the Pecos Valley.

Institutional and residential landmarks are clearly marked, including the campus of New Mexico State University-Carlsbad and the sprawling grounds of Living Desert State Park. Genealogists and local historians can locate established family holdings such as the Frank Jones Ranch, Leck Ranch, and Windham Ranch. The map also identifies numerous natural water sources critical to early settlement, such as Mc Kittrick Spring, Lancaster Spring, and Carlsbad Spring Number 16.