1971 Map of Grady SW

About this map

Puerto Canyon cuts through the mesa in the northwestern corner of this 1970s survey, where Puerto Creek drains toward the plains. This section of the High Plains near the Quay County and Curry County line is defined by a sparse ranching and industrial landscape, marked by a long Pipeline and scattered utility features. Near the small settlement of Watts, a lone Cemetery provides a focal point for genealogical research in this rural New Mexico landscape. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, including remote Landing Strips and a Water Tank positioned to serve the local agricultural or transport needs. Evidence of surface excavation is seen at several Gravel Pit locations, reflecting the local materials used for road building in this high-desert environment.