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1955 Map of Desert NE

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Hueco Mountains dominate this arid landscape along the border of Otero and El Paso counties during the mid-1950s. This survey records a remote terrain where water management was critical for ranching or survival, as evidenced by a series of named catchments including Chaparral Tank, Flat Tank, and Coyote Tank. The presence of an Landing Strip (Aband) and scattered Oil Well symbols suggests earlier industrial or aviation activity that had already begun to recede by the time of the field annotation. Evidence of older habitation persists in the form of Ruins found near the mountain slopes, offering a glimpse into the transient nature of settlement in this high-desert environment. The map effectively captures the transition from historic land use to the mid-century infrastructure of southern New Mexico and west Texas.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain