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1964 Map of Hat Top Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high desert of southwestern New Mexico, marking the rugged spine of the Cedar Mountain Range. This mid-1960s survey captures a landscape defined by its scarcity of water and its transition from mining to ranching. Evidence of early industrial efforts remains at the Lucky Mine near Hat Top Mountain, while the presence of the Old Railroad Grade in the southwest corner traces a former transportation corridor that once connected these arid basins.

Survival in this environment is mapped through an extensive network of tanks and wells, such as Mountain Well, Deep Wells, and the seasonal waters of The Lake. The Faulkner Ranch serves as the primary human landmark amidst prominent peaks like Old Baldy and Deer Mountain. The placement of numerous water features like the CCC Tank and Railroad Tank illustrates how the movement of livestock and steam-era transit shaped the spatial organization of the borderlands.