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1973 Map of Cedar Point SE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cedar Point SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mescalero Ridge dominates the western half of this Chaves County landscape, forming a sharp escarpment known as The Caprock that divides the high plains from the lower desert floor. This 1973 survey reveals a terrain defined by industrial development and cattle ranching, where numerous Oil Wells and a network of Jeep Trails snake across the arid flats. The map documents the extensive operations within the Caprock Oil Field and the Tulk Oil Field, illustrating the economic reliance on petroleum extraction in the region.

Local landmarks such as the Medlin Ranch and Zimmerman Ranch provide genealogical anchor points for the area's ranching history. Modern infrastructure is represented by the prominent Radio Tower (KBIM), while the boundary between Chaves and Lea County is clearly delineated to the east. The presence of several Drill Holes and a Gravel Pit further emphasizes the extractive nature of the local economy during the late 20th century.