1959 Map of Hatch

About this map

The Rincon Valley agricultural corridor is defined here by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure following the path of the Rio Grande. This mid-century survey captures the lifeblood of the desert valley, where the Hatch Canal, Salem Drain, and Garfield Canal sustain the surrounding settlements. Key water management features such as the Hatch Siphon and numerous family-named dams, including Velarde Dams and Wardy Hedgecock Dam, illustrate the intensive engineering required to manage the river's flow for local farming.