The high desert plains of Luna County are defined by the convergence of transportation routes and the southern foothills of the Cookes Range. The settlement of Carne sits at a junction of Interstate 10 and local thoroughfares, serving as a focal point in a landscape otherwise marked by sprawling cadastral surveys and range land. To the south, the community of Lewis Flats is anchored by Lewis Flats Rd NE, showcasing a more concentrated pattern of rural habitation. A notable modern landmark is the FAA Air Traffic Control Lock, which reflects the importance of this corridor for regional infrastructure. The map details a dense network of local naming conventions for roads, including Geronimo Rd and Poco Loco Rd Ne, providing a valuable reference for local property boundaries and the spatial organization of these high-altitude desert settlements.
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1899 · Deming
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1915 · Deming
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Florida
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Massacre Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Florida Gap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Deming East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Carne
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Capitol Dome
USGS Topo · 1:24,000