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1956 Map of Hope SE, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Hope SE

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The high plains of southeast New Mexico are defined here by a network of ranching homesteads and intermittent watercourses during the mid-1950s. Established landmarks like Eaton Ranch, Laney Ranch, and the Old Horner Place reveal the sparse but persistent settlement pattern of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape. The influence of early 20th-century infrastructure is visible in the decommissioned Old Railroad Grade and an Emergency Landing Field (Aband), reflecting the region's evolving transportation and aviation history. Water management, critical for livestock and survival in this arid environment, is meticulously documented through numerous named sources including the Eaton Well, Laney Well, and Section Six Well. These features, along with drainage paths like Eagle Draw and Catclaw Draw, provide essential context for researchers tracing land use and family history in this corner of Eddy County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain