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1957 Map of Foster Ranch

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Foster Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Foster Ranch and the surrounding high desert of Eddy County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and isolated outposts in this late 1950s survey. The landscape is carved by the Dagger Draw, Long Draw, and the multiple forks of the Seven Rivers system, including Middle Seven Rivers and South Seven Rivers. Human presence is marked by scattered homesteads and water sources critical for ranching, such as Knowles Place, Lee Ranch, and the Rock House.

Genealogists may find interest in the isolated McDonald Cemetery near the riverbanks, while the early petroleum footprint is evidenced by labels like Oil City Well and various other oil wells. The topography features unique geological markers such as Sinkhole Flat and the Seven Rivers Hills, illustrating the karst-like terrain of the Pecos River valley region. Infrastructure is minimal, consisting of unimproved roads and essential ranching landmarks like the Black Muley Mill and Horner Tank.