2010 Map of Gage

About this map

Mining operations and cattle ranching define this high-desert landscape in the Victorio Mountains region. At the settlement of Gage, the modern interstate corridor parallels historic transit routes, while the surrounding flats are dotted with essential water infrastructure like Separ Windmill and Airington Windmill. The map reveals a dense concentration of mineral claims to the west, including the Rambler Mine, Excess Mine, and the Chance and Jessie Mines. These sites, along with the Victorio Group and Tedford Prospect, highlight the area's geological significance for prospectors. To the east, the drainage of Walnut Creek and Cow Springs Draw provide topographic structure to the open terrain near Earp Ranch, illustrating how water sources dictated the placement of early New Mexico settlements.