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1964 Map of Deming West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Deming West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Deming serves as a significant southwestern rail and transportation hub in the mid-1960s, where the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads converge. The town's grid is well-established, featuring civic landmarks like the Courthouse, Mimbres Mem Hospital, and several local schools including Martin Sch and High Sch. Industrial activity is evident along the northern rail lines, where a Concentrating Plant and the settlement of Peruhill signify the area's mining and processing heritage.

The Mimbres River winds across the landscape, providing a rare water source for the surrounding high desert terrain. Outside the main town, the map documents a network of utility infrastructure, including a prominent Pipeline and the Hermanas Grade. Notable landmarks for local historians include the Holy Cross Cem and the Radio Tower (KOTS) on the city's outskirts, alongside topographic features like the lone prominence of Black Mountain to the west.