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1981 Map of Gacho Hill
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1981 Map of Gacho Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Gacho Hill serves as the central landmark for this arid expanse of Guadalupe County during the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by the infrastructure of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts diagonally across the northern terrain, passing through the siding or stop identified as Joffre. Water management is critical in this high-desert environment, evidenced by scattered improvements like the Seven Lakes Well, Gacho Well, and various storage tanks located near the topographic rises. The presence of a Gravel Pit and a location marked Derrick suggests localized industrial or exploratory activity typical of the region's resource-based economy during this era. This survey, based on 1973 photography, captures the sparse but intentional distribution of ranching and transport features that sustained the local community.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain