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1965 Map of Columbus

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The border town of Columbus serves as the focal point for this survey, situated just north of the United States Mexico boundary line. This desert landscape is shaped by its international proximity and historical significance, evidenced by the presence of Pancho Villa State Park and the Port of Entry US Customs. To the west, the Tres Hermanas Mountains rise sharply, marked by Rascon Canyon and several scattered prospects and a quarry, indicating the area's mineral exploration.

Transport and logistics of the mid-1960s are clearly visible through the diagonal path of the Old Railroad Grade and the Landing Strip near the border. Local infrastructure is sparse, defined by the Rescon Windmill, isolated wells, and a cemetery on the outskirts of the settlement. The grid layout of Columbus and nearby ruins offer a clear view of the community's footprint during this era of southwestern history.