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1956 Map of Dwyer

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dwyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Mimbres River valley serves as the central artery for this mid-century New Mexico landscape, anchoring a series of small settlements and ranching outposts. The community of Dwyer (Faywood PO) is located along the river, near the San Jose Ch and a local Cem, reflecting a long-established rural social structure. Further north, the river passes through Swartz and Sherman, while various cattle operations like the Y Bar Nan Ranch and Eby Ranch suggest the region's agricultural foundations.

Industry and recreation are visible in the surrounding terrain, from the extractive history at the White Eagle Mine and Big Mill to the volcanic formations of City Of Rocks State Park. The map captures a transition from the southern reaches of the Gila National Forest, marked by peaks such as Whitehorse Mountain, to the lower desert floor. Water remains a critical resource throughout, evidenced by scattered improvements like Mimbres Tank and Clark Tanks.