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1949 Map of Hurley West

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hurley West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Lone Mountain dominates the central landscape of this high-desert region, serving as a landmark between the industrial activity in Hurley and the drainage systems to the west. The 1940s mining and transportation infrastructure is clearly evident, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor supporting local operations. Near the eastern edge, the town of Hurley is shown with its grid and proximity to the Hurley Cem, while the Quarry (Aband) and various other Quarries suggest the extraction history of the area.

Water management and aviation are significant themes on this sheet, featuring the Silver City Airport and the Hurley Airport positioned south of the main settlements. The intricate drainage network includes the Rio de Arenas and Cameron Creek, which are bolstered by man-made interventions like the Levee and a prominent Pipe Line. Smaller locales such as San Vincente and family-named features like Maudes Canyon provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing the early development of this portion of Grant County.