1956 Map of Hope

About this map

The agricultural settlement of Hope anchors this mid-century New Mexico landscape, defined by an intricate network of irrigation canals and intermittent watercourses. The reliance on water management is evident in the extensive labeling of ditches, including the Johnson Ditch, which redirect flow toward farmsteads in this arid region. The terrain is carved by numerous draws, most notably Eagle Draw, Catclaw Draw, and Rio Penasco Draw, which converge toward the Rio Penasco.