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1966 Map of Kirtland SE, 1970 Print
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1966 Map of Kirtland SE

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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The Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this mid-1960s landscape in San Juan County, revealing a terrain defined by arid drainage patterns and early energy exploration. The Ojo Amarillo Canyon cuts through the northeast corner, while a persistent Pipeline traverses the southern half of the quadrangle, reflecting the industrial infrastructure moving across the high desert. Scattered evidence of subterranean resources appears in the form of multiple Drill Holes and a Gas Well, marking the area's role in the regional extraction economy during the mid-century. Away from these industrial points, the map shows a sparse network of unimproved roads and light-duty tracks, including routes leading toward Blackwater Well. This survey, compiled from 1964 aerial photography and 1965 planetable work by the Bureau of Reclamation, serves as a record of the land before more modern development reached this section of New Mexico.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain