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1957 Map of Foster Ranch

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Foster Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Foster Ranch and several family-named outposts characterize this arid stretch of Eddy County during the late 1950s. The landscape is defined by its water management and early energy exploration, evidenced by the presence of the Oil City Well, Old Ball Well, and several strategically placed tanks like Horner Tank and CC Tank. The drainage pattern is dominated by the seasonal paths of Dagger Draw and the forks of the Seven Rivers, including Middle Seven Rivers and South Seven Rivers.

Genealogists may find value in locating the McDonald Cemetery or the site of the Knowles Place, which offer tangible markers of human presence in this sparse environment. The presence of the Black Muley Mill near the northern boundary suggests the persistence of ranching infrastructure alongside the more modern intrusions of oil wells. Unique geological features like Sinkhole Flat illustrate the specific karst-like topography of this New Mexico quadrangle.