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1965 Map of Hermanas NW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hermanas NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Cox Ranch anchors the southwestern corner of this arid landscape in Luna County, illustrating the remote ranching infrastructure of the mid-1960s. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of seasonal watercourses such as Hermanas Draw, Suckerville Draw, and Bisbee Draw, which dictate the placement of human improvements. The reliance on groundwater is evident through numerous named water sources, including the Sacaton Windmill, Ruckman Windmill, and Terry Windmill.

Evidence of small-scale resource extraction and water management appears in the form of scattered Mines, a Gravel Pit, and a series of earthen works including Miller-Gibson Dam No 2 and Miller-Gibson Dam No 4. The map provides a detailed look at the cattle-country economy, where man-made features like Frijole Tank and Art Tank are essential for survival in the high desert basin. Long, straight fence lines and unimproved dirt roads connect these isolated landmarks across the draws.