1951 Map of King Camp

About this map

King Camp and the Anchor D Ranch anchor this mid-century survey of the arid Chaves County terrain. This landscape is defined by the practical infrastructure of the cattle and energy industries, as evidenced by the Pipe Line cutting through the southern sections and several isolated Windmill locations used for water management. The map details the Township and Range boundaries, specifically T. 14 S. and T. 15 S. and R. 28 E. and R. 29 E., which organized the land for ranching and mineral exploration during this post-war era. The sparse distribution of named settlements reflects the vast scale of agricultural operations in this part of New Mexico, where life revolved around these established ranching hubs and their vital water sources.