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1964 Map of Harben Lake

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Harben Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Harben Lake and the drainage of Arroyo San Juan de Dios define this Guadalupe County landscape as it was documented in the early 1960s. The area is characterized by a high-desert ranching economy, centered around family-named holdings such as Hicks Ranch and Reilly Ranch. Topographical details reveal a complex system of seasonal watercourses and infrastructure, including the Cuerrito Creek and the Potrillo arroyo.

Industrial and communication footprints are sparse but significant, evidenced by a Gravel Pit, a remote Radio Tower, and various Drill Hole locations used for geological exploration. These features, alongside isolated resources like a Spring and Water Tank, provide a clear picture of the survival and management of livestock in this arid terrain before more modern developments altered the local character of the high plains.