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1967 Map of Deering Place

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Deering Place
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Pecos River snakes through the high desert of the Chaves and De Baca county line, carving a green corridor through an otherwise arid landscape. This 1967 survey reveals a remote ranching environment defined by water management and isolated homesteads. Landmarks like Benedict Ranch and the eponymous Deering Place sit near the river's edge, while the interior is dotted with essential infrastructure for livestock, including Spring Tank and East Tank.

A network of named wells, such as South Well and Corral Well, speaks to the reliance on groundwater away from the primary channel. The terrain is marked by significant drainage systems like Huggins Draw and Wylie Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the Pecos. Prominent elevations such as La Espiaita Peak and level grazing areas like Pump Flat provide a clear view of the topographical challenges faced by early residents in this part of southeastern New Mexico.