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1989 Map of Flying H

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Flying H
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Flying H anchors the southern portion of this high-desert landscape in Chaves County, where the winding Rio Felix cuts through the terrain. The map reveals a land defined by water management and ranching infrastructure, characterized by numerous named windmills like Scotty Windmill, Gnat Windmill, and Header Windmill that dot the various canyons. These water sources, along with features like Indian Well and the nearby Landing Strip, suggest a working landscape managed for livestock and remote accessibility.

A network of deep canyons, including Cherry Canyon, Squaw Canyon, and Challenge Canyon, dominates the topography, draining toward the drainage of Squaw Creek. The presence of Red House in the north and the Radio Tower near the center indicates the scattered, essential structures of this rural territory. This provisional 1989 edition, based on earlier surveys and field checks, provides a precise record of the named geographical features and ranching landmarks of the New Mexico interior.