Join Free
1949 Map of L-E Ranch, 1976 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1949 Map of L-E Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Mesa Diablo dominates this high-plains landscape, where the El Camino Del Diablo geologic feature cuts a prominent path through the terrain. This 1949 survey documents a sparse ranching economy in Chaves County, centered on the L-E Ranch and the nearby L-N Ranch. The distribution of water sources, from the Red Lake Tank to named landmarks like the Causy Windmill and Petty Windmill, reveals the critical infrastructure required for survival in this arid environment. Surveyed before the widespread modernization of many rural southwestern holdings, the map shows a landscape primarily defined by natural drainage systems like Arroyo Long and small-scale developments such as a Gravel Pit. The map captures the interface between geologic features and mid-century land use in a region where water management dictated the placement of every settlement and outbuilding.

Find a feature on this map

18 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

Editions of this 1949 L-E Ranch Map

Historical Maps of Chaves County Through Time

208 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain