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1950 Map of Dexter West

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Dexter West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Arid grazing lands and localized artesian agriculture define this 1950 snapshot of the Pecos Valley periphery. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal line through the eastern landscape, serving as the primary artery for the small community of Dexter. The area’s dependence on water management is evident in the network of irrigation features, including the Hagerman Canal and the Greenfield Artesian Recorder Well.

Named ranching outposts like Lowe Ranch and Williams Ranch are scattered across the terrain, which is otherwise marked by seasonal drainages such as Thirteenmile Draw and Zubi Draw. The presence of the Bogles Cotton Gin and Twin Wells Stock Pens highlights the local economy's focus on fiber and livestock production. Specialized aviation markers, including the Cotton Dusters Landing Strip and Moore Landing Field, illustrate the mid-century integration of light aircraft into New Mexico's agricultural operations.