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1942 Map of Clayton Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Clayton Basin defines this high desert landscape of southeastern New Mexico, where the industrial presence of the Potash Co of America Mine stands out against the vast Querecho Plains. This survey, based on field work conducted between 1935 and 1942, reveals a region defined by scattered ranching outposts like Lusk Ranch and Wood Ranch, and essential water sources such as Clayton Wells. The topography is marked by significant alkaline depressions and intermittent lakes, including Laguna Plata and Laguna Toston, which served as critical landmarks for local travel and resource management. The arrival of the Santa Fe and Topeka Atchison railroad reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting the potash mining and ranching economy. Dramatic relief is found along the Maroon Cliffs and Quahada Ridge, while smaller features like Williams Sink and Hackberry Lake indicate the complex drainage patterns of the Eddy and Lea County borderlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain