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1965 Map of Chise

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Chise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Sierra Cuchillo dominates this mid-1960s landscape, with its high ridges and deep canyons defining a region of remote mining and ranching operations. The small settlement of Chise lies along the banks of Cuchillo Negro Creek, where the waterway cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This area reflects a mid-century economy built on livestock and mineral extraction, evidenced by the numerous isolated outposts like Rouse Camp and the L C Ranch.

Prospectors and miners left a significant mark on these slopes, with operations such as the Confidence Mines, Vindicator Mine, and the optimistically named Prospectors Delight Mine scattered across the higher elevations. Water management is central to survival in this terrain, shown by an extensive network of named features like Warm Springs, Margarita Tank, and South Well. The presence of Willow Spring Corral and Hok Ranch further illustrates the intersection of natural resources and the high-desert cattle industry.