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1949 Map of Hurley East

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hurley East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Hurley sits on the western edge of this post-war landscape, where the transition from industrial mining operations to the surrounding high desert terrain is clearly visible. Small reservoirs and catchments are clustered near the town site, reflecting the vital importance of water management in this arid region. The topography is dominated by the complex drainage systems of Whitewater Creek and Lampright Draw, which carve deep paths through the high country.

Evidence of mineral exploration and the ebb of infrastructure appears throughout the hills, including a Prospect located in the northern reaches and an Gaging Sta (Aban'd) along a dry wash. To the north and east, the map details the intricate contours of Martin Canyon and Rustler Canyon, providing a precise record of the Grant County backcountry as it appeared following the 1948 field checks. This survey documents the early industrial footprint and water-dependent geography of the area before modern expansion.