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1985 Map of Kitchen Cove

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Kitchen Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Azotea Mesa and Front Hills dominate this mid-1980s landscape of Eddy County, where the high desert meets industrial and aviation development. The eastern portion of the sheet is defined by the Carlsbad Cavern City Air Terminal and an expansive Gas Field, signifying the region's importance as both a transit hub and an energy producer. Water management in this arid environment is clearly mapped through features like the Sheep Draw Aqueduct and numerous stock tanks such as Dublin Tank, Byrnes Tank, and Kee Tank.

Topographically, the map reveals a rugged network of drainage systems including Dark Canyon, Little Mc Kittrick Draw, and Cass Draw. Local landmarks like Yellow Jacket Spring and the eponymous Kitchen Cove provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of land use and ranching in the Guadalupe Ridge foothills. The presence of a Gravel Pit and Pumping Sta. further illustrates the intersection of natural resources and infrastructure.