1955 Map of Desert SW

About this map

The arid landscape of the Tularosa Valley defines this borderland region where New Mexico and Texas meet. Surveyed in the mid-1950s, the map highlights the proximity of the Fort Bliss Mil Res in the northwest corner, intersected by the Southern Pacific railroad line. Human presence in this environment is marked by isolated water sources such as Hot Well and the labeled North Well, indicating the critical nature of groundwater for cattle ranching or transit. The terrain is relatively flat save for distinctive features like Davis Dome, which stands as a prominent landmark in the eastern portion of the survey. An Airstrip located near the southern boundary suggests the logistical needs of this remote interstate corridor during the post-war era.