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1958 Map of Elephant Butte

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Elephant Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Truth or Consequences anchors the southwestern corner of this mid-century survey, shown alongside its Natl Guard Armory and St Anne Hospital. The landscape is dominated by the Elephant Butte Reservoir, an impoundment of the Rio Grande that submerged much of the surrounding terrain while creating new points of interest like Hot Springs Landing and Lions Beach. The prominent Elephant Butte Dam stands as a focal point of infrastructure, supported by a nearby Powerhouse and Fish Hatchery.

A notable historical marker on the eastern shore indicates the site of Fort Mc Rae, while the land tenure is defined by the vast Pedro Armendaris Grant No 33. Traces of earlier transportation networks are visible in the Old Railroad Grade winding through Ash Canyon. Diverse terrain features such as Kettle Top Butte, Rattlesnake Island, and The Jungles characterize the reservoir's complex shoreline during this era.