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1950 Map of Dexter East

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Dexter East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding path through this corner of New Mexico, defining a landscape of irrigation and agriculture at the midpoint of the century. To the west, the Hagerman Canal and an intricate network of ditches support the communities of Dexter and Greenfield. This area is characterized by its early water management infrastructure, evidenced by the Durand Reservoir (Abandoned) and the Dexter Federal Fish Hatchery, which sits adjacent to Lake Van.

Transportation is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line, which runs parallel to the main settlement corridor. Near the southern edge of the survey, the Rio Felix joins the river system, while isolated landmarks like the Calumet Ranch and the Lake Van Rod & Gun Club reflect the mixed ranching and recreational use of the valley. Numerous windmills scattered across the plains highlight the reliance on groundwater in this arid environment.