1974 Map of Harvey Ranch

About this map

Harvey Ranch and the surrounding high country of the Lincoln National Forest dominate this mid-1970s survey of the Sacramento Mountains. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the prominent James Canyon and Sixteen Springs, where local history is anchored by the Sixteen Springs Cemetery and the Christadelphian Church. The area shows a clear pattern of high-altitude land use, with fire observation points like James Ridge Lookout overlooking a territory marked by numerous named water sources such as Mc Natt Spring and Dollins Springs. Small-scale infrastructure is visible throughout the canyons, ranging from the Gaging Station on the creek to the James Canyon Campground and the Myers Trail, illustrating how the mountainous terrain of Otero County was managed for both resource protection and recreation during this era.