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1961 Map of Flying H

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Flying H
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Flying H stands at the southern end of a vast ranching landscape straddling the line between Lincoln and Chaves counties. Surveyed in the early 1960s, this area is defined by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems, most notably the Rio Felix and Crooked Creek. The map documents numerous family-named landmarks that speak to the region's agricultural heritage, including the Slaughter Ranch, Mc Knight Ranch, and Watson Ranch.

Strategic water management is evident through the placement of features like Shack Tank, Janey Tank, and Sulphur Well, which were essential for sustaining livestock in this arid environment. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Border Hill, Twin Butte, and the winding paths of Salt House Canyon and Monument Canyon. This sheet provides an detailed record of rural New Mexico land use and property divisions before the arrival of modern development.