Mescalero Ridge rises in the southeast corner of this Chaves County landscape, defining the transition toward higher elevation near the landmark known as Cedar Point. This arid expanse is marked by a network of ranch and county roads that navigate the sparse terrain, including the Hagerman Cutoff and Aberdeen Rd. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by several scattered catchments such as Brooks Tank, Philley Tank, and Little Lucky Tank. These features suggest a working cattle-ranching environment where access to water and road connectivity are the primary indicators of human activity. The map provides a detailed view of the sectional survey lines and township boundaries, including t14s r29e and t15s r30e, which organize this corner of New Mexico.
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1951 · King Camp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Connor Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Basin Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000