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1956 Map of Dwyer

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dwyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Mimbres River drainage defines the geography of this mid-century New Mexico landscape, where agricultural ranches and thermal features cluster near the water's edge. The small settlement of Dwyer (Faywood PO) and the community at Sherman serve as central points amidst a network of private holdings like the Y Bar Nan Ranch and Tigner Ranch. Cultural landmarks including the San Jose Ch and local schools and cemeteries provide essential evidence for genealogists tracing families in the region during the 1940s and 50s.

The terrain transitions from the high peaks of Whitehorse Mountain and the southern reaches of the Gila National Forest into the lower elevations where City of Rocks State Park is located. Mining activity is noted at the White Eagle Mine and a nearby Quarry, while the presence of Mimbres Hot Springs and Faywood Hot Springs highlights the unique geothermal character of this high-desert environment.