The Pecos River carves a winding path through this Chaves County landscape, defining the character of the Chihuahuan Desert surroundings. Irrigation infrastructure is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Hagerman Canal and Durand Reservoir, which support the agricultural life of the valley. The town of Dexter serves as a local hub, situated near the recreation-focused Lake Van and the Pecos River Bridge. To the south, the settlement of Greenfield sits along the road network near where the Rio Felix joins the river system. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and county roads, such as Co RD 409 and S Lincoln Rd, which contrast with the natural meanders of the riverbed and its associated wetlands.
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1949 · Wade Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Dexter West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Bottomless Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · South Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Dexter East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Ninemile Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Hagerman
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Bar C Bar Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Hagerman SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000